Yellow #8 is commonly used for a noticeable increase in contrast with black and white films.

Especially useful for added contrast between blue sky with clouds and foreground

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Which size is best for an 18-55mm lens? (AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II to be exact)

A: The Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II Lens uses 52mm filter threads. As such, the easyCover 52mm Lens Rim (Black), B&H # EAECLR52, would be the correct item for your needs.

Q: 2. How much chemical mixed with water for 2 rolls of 35mm ?

A: There are a few different dilutions that can be used with Ilford Ilfosol-3 Film Developer for Black and White Film (500ml).

Q: 3. How do you mix this?

A: For mixing instructions on this product, please following the link to the distributors website: http://bit.ly/1CPTcdn

Q: 4. Can this developer be used for photo paper too?

A: Hey Joseph,This developer is exclusively for film! The chemicals are specific to what is found in film and does not factor in the different types of paper you may be using i.e. multigrade or fiber-based. Hope this helps!

Q: 5. new to developing film. I have a question so if I am using this to develop one roll of tri-x film how much developer do I use with water? I am having trouble understanding the ratio when it says 1:9? And fixer?

A: I don't remember the water-to-developer ratio for Ilfosol, but using the 1:9 ratio you mention - 1:9 means 1 part developer to 9 parts water. So, when developing one roll of film, determine how much mixed developer you need - often you can find this info on the bottom of your developing tank - for example, my developing tank says I need 300ml to develop one roll of 35mm (135) film, so for this I would mix 30ml of developer with 270ml of water.As for fixer, the ratio of concentrate to water depends on which fixer you are using. I use Ilford Rapid Fixer, which is mixed at a 1:4 ratio (1 part concentrate to 4 parts water). So with the 300ml tank mentioned above, I would mix 60ml of fixer concentrate to 240ml of water.In my experience, with mixing ratios, the low number is the for the concentrate and the higher number is for water.Hope this helps and good luck.

Q: 6. Can i reuse the mixed chemical?

A: You should dispose of the developing mixture after using it once--using depleted developer will produce subpar results.

Q: 7. How long does it survive after being opened?

A: When it starts to turn dark i no longer use it

Q: 8. I'm having a hard time choosing between this one and the DD-X. I've seen some reviews that say the DD-X works great with 100-200 ISO films, so I'm not sure what this one offers that the DD-X doesn't have. What am I missing here? Thanks.

A: Ilford Ilfosol-3 Film Developer for Black and White Film is a bit more contrasting than Ilford Ilfosol-3 Film Developer for Black and White Film. The developer works best with film such as Pan-F, FP4 Plus and Delta 100 Professional and is not recommended if you are using replenish technics. On the other hand the Ilford ILFOTEC DD-X Developer can be used with high and low speed film because it has a smother transitions throughout all the tones producing easy print negatives.

Q: 9. IS IT EXPIRED FILM ?

A: No, this is brand new, fresh film.

Q: 10. Does this cover affect the ability to quickly put filters on and off?

A: The bumper can be mounted atop filters, and also has filter threads on its outside to further mount filters to. If you mount filters on the lens before it, and wanted to swap them, it would require you remove the bumper also. A UV protection filter would be good to have on before the bumper because that is one you'd likely be leaving on all the time. If you were going to use temporary filters you could thereby easily mount them to the outside of the bumper.