The Silverchrome Pandol is a high-quality black-and-white film developer made in Japan that is characterized by its fine-grain development. It is offered as a concentrate, with 1 liter of concentrate being sufficient for 5 liters of ready-to-use solution (item number: SC-PD).
The Silverchrome Pandol belongs to the category of PQ developers, which are characterized by the use of phenidone and hydroquinone as developing substances. This combination enables fine-grain development with high sensitivity and good contrast range. By using a special preservative, the Silverchrome Pandol achieves a long shelf life for both the concentrate and the working solution.
The manufacturer emphasizes the versatility of the Silverchrome Pandol. It is suitable for a wide range of black-and-white films and enables the creation of negatives with fine grain and rich tonal values.
The developer is sold in Japan, where it can be found for around 4800 yen. A bottle will cost the equivalent of around 30 euros in October 2024.
Development times for different films
The developer can be used with different films. For example, some Ilford films can be used with the developer from Japan.
| Film | Dilution | Developer / Water | ISO | Time | Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilford Delta 100 | 1+4 | 100 | 8:15 min | 20°C / 68°F | |
| Ilford Delta 400 | 1+4 | 400 | 6:15 min | 20°C / 68°F | |
| Ilford HP5 Plus | 1+4 | 400 | 7 min | 20°C / 68°F | |
| Kodak T-Max 100 | 1+4 | 100 | 5:30 min | 20°C / 68°F | |
| Kodak T-Max 400 | 1+4 | 400 | 6:15 min | 20°C / 68°F |
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Chugai Photo Chemical
Chugal Photo & Chemical Co., LTD. is a Japanese company with a long history in the manufacture of photo chemicals. The company was founded as Chugal Photo Co., LTD. with a focus on the production of photo paper and chemicals.
Over the years, the company has expanded and expanded its product portfolio to include a wide range of photo chemicals for various applications, including black and white and color photography, large format development and minilabs. In addition to traditional photo chemicals, the company has expanded its range of environmental products.