510-Pyro

[mikebarger]

I found this recipe on another site and really like it.

Just add chemicals in order and then heat to about 150F stirring to dissolve the chemicals.

It works as a one solution staining developer. Use it like HC-110, measure, add to water and go.

I use it with 400 Tri-x 120 at 1:200 @70 degrees for 12 minutes.
HP5 in 4x5 I use 1:100 for 6.5 minutes @ 70 degrees.

Jay has come up with a nice staining developer that was easy for me to use as I didn't have to change procedures from the HC-110 I've used before.

I understand this developer has a very long shelf life, but I've only been using it about two months.

If you don't want to buy bulk chemicals, Artcraft sells a kit. That's how I used it the first time.

I've been using a water rinse and TF-4 fixer

Mike

[PeterB]

Hi folks,

Does anyone know if the 510-pyro kits are still made ? Artcraft doesn't seem to list them anymore.

regards
Peter

[David A. Goldfarb]

Artcraft will make any kit to order. You could just ask them.

[mikebarger]

They recently told me they will no longer make this kit.

[Snapshot]

They recently told me they will no longer make this kit.

Its easy to mix on your own as it consists of only 4 chemicals. Heat up the TEA until it is warm and mix in the Vitamin C, Pyrogallol and Phenidone.

[JBrunner]

What color is the stain?

[Snapshot]

What color is the stain?

The stain will be a light brown. Highlights will be translucent.

[Discpad]

Hi folks, Does anyone know if the 510-pyro kits are still made ? Artcraft doesn't seem to list them anymore.

Hi Peter!

Although I don't have it listed, I sell 510-Pyro in 4, 8 and 16 ounce sizes. Please PM me.

[PeterB]

Its easy to mix on your own as it consists of only 4 chemicals. Heat up the TEA until it is warm and mix in the Vitamin C, Pyrogallol and Phenidone.

Hi Jason,

I don't own an accurate set of scales as I haven't mixed my own chemistry yet.. So if it came pre measured and I have success with it then I'll probably buy a set of scales.

I would like to use it with some rolls of 33mm HIE I have stored away in my freezer.

regards
Peter

[PeterB]

I love the fine grain, midtones and controlled highlights but the shadows are so dead and empty for me. My blue channel (I don't have UV) curves bear this out, too. I really feel that I have given this soup a fair amount of trial and by the time I get shadow detail to emerge, I'm at extremes of the curve and struggle to get tones to paper as I would like. Is anyone else struggling with this? This developer seems to have people very polarized as to their affections for it. If I could solve my low zone density issues, I would love the stuff. I'll admit to not being a soot and chalk fan so perhaps I'm more sensitive to the behavior?

Can people who are using or have used 510-Pyro let us know if you also have concerns about the shadow detail in your prints ?

regards
Peter

[PeterB]

Can people who are using or have used 510-Pyro let us know if you also have concerns about the shadow detail in your prints ?

In the absence of any replies to my question, I might re-phrase it....

Can people who are using or have used 510-Pyro let me know if you are happy with the shadow detail in your prints ?

regards
Peter