Can I develop XP2 in LC29 developer?

[NDP_2010]

I have a roll of used xp2 which I now realise usually does the colour chemistry development. Is there any way to develop this in standard b&w chemicals. I have ilford lc29 developer.

Your replies are much appreciated.

[markbarendt]

You can develop the silver image that way, but not the dye image.

The dye image is the high quality image on this film.

In the normal C-41 process the silver image is bleached and then fixed out (removed completely) with the rest of the silver.

[NDP_2010]

what sort of effect will this have? Is there anywhere i could see a sample of this?

thanks.

[markbarendt]

It's not a standard development process.

If you already have a roll and the developer you can get the answer pretty quick.

[NDP_2010]

thankyou. I may post the results afterwards.

[holmburgers]

Interesting idea.

Imagine, a film that is designed to be developed in either C-41 or black & white chemicals. Afterall, people can get images from C-41 film developed in dektol, etc., so if this works, meaning it looks good, it could be pretty cool.

[Rhodes]

Use Rodinal 1:100 one hour stand. The results are excelent! I use this method to develop XP2 at home!

[Mustafa Umut Sarac]

My gallery is taken with plus x and developed in C41 minilab. I dont know how this lab was succeeding it but Their old small Konica minilab were used by all student photographers in Ankara.

[kiebee]

Remember that LC29 is essentially pre-diluted Ilfotec HC, which is very similar to HC-110 (See here ). This might help if you can find others who've done this (times etc.).

[NDP_2010]

So, i developed the xp2 in 1+ 9 lc29 developer for a little longer than you would a roll of hp5. Then fixed with rapid fixer. When looking at the film, it seems to have developed ok, but not cleared in fixing stage.
As i used 1/2 the roll first the 2nd roll i let sit in the fixer (a new batch) for over an hour. Same result. I guess the rapid fixer cannot completely clear the xp2.

I am going to print some pictures later today, I will put up the result. It looks like its ok in developing, but a different fixer may be needed.