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FACT SHEET
Sensitivity
acetate base with an anti-halation backing which
clears during development. It is available in 120
and 220 lengths and is edge numbered 1 to 19
(120) and 1 to 40 (220).
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FP4 Plus
175
150
125
100
Adjusted exposure time (sec)
75
50
25
5 10 15 20 25 30
Measured exposure time (sec)
Machine processing
Dip and dunk ILFOTEC DD Best overall image quality (liquid) and long tank life
ID-11 Best overall image quality (powder) and long tank life
ILFOTEC HC Flexible process time, range of dilutions and economy
Short leader ILFOTEC RT RAPID Rapid processing, best overall image quality and
long tank life
ILFOTEC HC Range of dilutions, flexibility and economy
Roller transport ILFOTEC RT RAPID Rapid processing
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FP4 Plus
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FP4 Plus
Temperature ( C)
o
METER SETTINGS BELOW EI 50/18
AND ABOVE EI 200/24
If FP4 Plus has been inadvertently exposed at
settings below EI 50/18 or above EI 200/24, the
following guide will ensure usable negatives are
obtained. Obviously, the quality of negatives New development time (min)
processed in this way will not be so high as
conventionally processed ones.
Temperature ( F)
PERCEPTOL stock 81/2
o
PROCESSING AT DIFFERENT
TEMPERATURES
FP4 Plus film can be processed over a range of
temperatures. Development at 20oC/68F is
recommended and the times are given in the New development time (min)
development times table. If development is not
possible at 20oC/68F, the following chart can be Note The chart can only be used as a guide
used. The chart is based at 20oC/68F for a because different developers and processing
general developer, and can be used to give an techniques can vary the results.
estimate of development times at temperatures
around 20oC/68F CHARACTERISTIC CURVE
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FP4 Plus
PROCESSING Fix
FP4 Plus can be processed in all types of The recommended fixers are ILFORD RAPID FIXER
processing equipment including spiral tanks, rotary and ILFORD HYPAM liquid fixers and ILFORD
processors, dishes/trays, deep tanks and ILFOFIX II powder fixer,all are non-hardening
automatic processors. Standard capacity figures fixers.
and replenishment rates can be maintained. FP4
Plus is very robust in processing and will tolerate ILFORD Fixer ILFORD HYPAM & ILFORD
less than ideal processing conditions. Also, it will ILFORD RAPID FIXER ILFOFIX II
not contaminate the processing chemicals. Dilution 1+4 stock
Safelight recommendations Temperature 1824C 1824C
Handle FP4 Plus film in total darkness. For very range (6475F) (6475F)
brief inspections during processing, use the ILFORD Time (mins) 25 48
908 (very dark green) safelight filter, with a 15W at 20C (68F)
bulb, fitted in a darkroom lamp (such as the
Capacity
ILFORD DL10 or DL20). Do not allow direct
films/litre 24x(13536) 24x(13536)
lighting from the safelight to fall on the film.
(unreplenished)
Agitation
WASH
Intermittent agitation is recommended for use in
When a non-hardening fixer has been used wash
spiral tanks and deep tanks. Continuous agitation
the films in running water for 510 minutes at a
is recommended in dishes/trays by rocking the
temperature within 5C (9F) of the process
dish/tray. With spiral tanks, invert the tank four
temperature.
times during the first 10 seconds, then invert the
tank four times again during the first 10 seconds of
For spiral tank use, when a non-hardening fixer
each further minute. Otherwise, follow the
has been used, the following method of washing is
recommendations given by the processing
recommended. This method of washing is faster,
equipment manufacturer.
uses less water yet still gives negatives suitable for
long term storage.
Stop, fix, wash and rinse
For best results it is recommended that all process
After fixing, fill the spiral tank with water at the
solutions are kept at the same temperature or at
same temperature, +/ 5C (9F), as the
least within 5C (9F) of the developer
processing solutions and invert it five times. Drain
temperature.
the water away and refill. Invert the tank ten times.
Once more drain the water away and refill.
Stop Bath
Finally, invert the tank twenty times and drain the
After development the film can be rinsed in water
water away.
but we recommend that an acid stop bath is used
such as ILFORD ILFOSTOP (with indicator dye) or
Rinse
ILFOSTOP PRO (without indicator dye). ILFOSTOP
For a final rinse use ILFORD ILFOTOL wetting
PRO is recommended for all machine processing
agent added to water, it helps the film to dry
applications. When tanks or dishes (trays) of
rapidly and evenly. Start by using 5ml per litre of
process solutions are in use a stop bath
rinse water (1+200), however the amount of
immediately stops development and reduces carry
ILFOTOL used may need some adjustment
over of excess developer into the fixer bath. This
depending on the local water quality and drying
helps to maintain the activity and prolong the life
method. Too little or too much wetting agent can
of the fixer solution.
lead to uneven drying. Remove excess rinse
solution from the film before drying.
ILFORD Stop ILFOSTOP ILFOSTOP PRO
Bath
FIX HARDENER
Dilution 1+19 1+19 ILFORD RAPID FIXER and ILFORD ILFOFIX II must
not be used with fix hardeners as they are not
Temperature 1824C 1824C
compatible with them. If a fix hardener is required
range (6475F) (6475F)
then only ILFORD HYPAM fixer can be used. Add
Time (seconds) 10 10 ILFORD HYPAM HARDENER to turn HYPAM into a
at 20C (68F) hardening fixer.
Capacity
films/litre 15x(13536) 22x(13536)
(unreplenished)
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FP4 Plus
Drying
To avoid drying marks, use a clean squeegee or
chamois cloth to wipe FP4 Plus film before hanging
it to dry. Dry FP4 Plus at 3040C/86104F in a
drying cabinet or at room temperature in a clean
dust-free area.
STORAGE
Store FP4 Plus in a cool (1020C/5068F), dry
place in its original packaging.
Exposed film
Once exposed, process FP4 Plus as soon as
practical. Images on exposed but unprocessed film
will not degrade for up to several months when
stored as recommended.