Includes a history of pyro formulas and working practices and about the use of the pmk staining pyro formula. I find myslelf using tmy, delta 400 and other 400iso films quite often at 1 stop underexposure i. However, most of the applied information is about the use of the pmk staining pyro formula. The yellowish stain it produces, when combined with the bluish light from a cold lamp enlarger permits the 0 filter to. Hutchings formula developing times for fuji acros 100 developing times for pmk pmk pyro film developer. I wouldnt give you 50 pence for the book of pyro, much less 50 pounds. Pyro pyrogallol aka pyrogallic acid derived from heated gallic acid. Hutchings formula developing times for fuji acros 100 developing times for pmk pmk pyro film developer michael. He is the inventor of the pmk pyro developer and is largely responsible for the. The formula i am using for pmk was developed by gordon hutchings in the early 1990s from. The 510pyro, is a concentrate that uses triethanolamine as alkali, and pyrogallol and phenidone as. The book of pyro and the pmk formula by gordon hutchings. I was tempted to try gordon hutchings pmk formula when his book came out, but i believe in the old adage, if it aint broke, dont fix it so i continue to use my own formula. King cites for his formula include an approximately stop greater effective film speed, 1015% shorter development times, more consistent staining action, lower toxicity, and no streaking or mottling with reduced agitation.
An intro to the pyro staining developers sandy king photography. Formulary pmk pyro liquid film developer freestyle. It was formulated by jay defehr in the usa and arrived on the scene with amazing claims of very fine grain, high acutance, good stain, and extreme longevity as a single stock. The 510 pyro, is a concentrate that uses triethanolamine as alkali, and pyrogallol and phenidone as. Jun 15, 2002 i have a lengthy article on my web site entitled mixing developers that speaks briefly about pmk and and its properties. You can get maybe an extra 12 to 23 stop if you add.
The book of pyro by gordon hutchings freestyle photographic. Pyrocathd is one of several pyro staining developers, including abc pyro, rollo pyro, pmk. Nov 19, 2016 pmk pyro tuning the formula to change the stain color and density nick thorley. The book of pyro covers all aspects of using pyro from mixing the chemicals, to special considerations of fixing the image, and a section on the toxicity and safe handling of. Great reference material, not only for the recipe and for learning about some of the history of pyro, but also for the detailed info about the various effects a stained pyro negative has on the printed image. As promised here is a formula that uses calomel for chlorine donation. An nonacidic fixer solution such as tf4 or tf5 is recommended for achieving maximum pyro stain on the negative. It was formulated by jay defehr in the usa and arrived on the scene with amazing claims of very fine grain, high acutance, good stain, and extreme longevity as a. Formulary pmk pyro liquid film developer freestyle photographic. Both pyro and amidol need to be used with rubber gloves. Pmk pyro is a fine grain pyrogallol developer with which extremely sharp negatives with beautiful highlight detail may be created. Pmk pyro tuning the formula to change the stain color and density nick thorley. To make 1 liter of working solution add 10 ml of a and 20 ml of b to ml of distilled water.
The book of pyro and pmk formula photography forums. A complete history and working practices of pyro formulas. Best way to develop 4x5 in pmk, new to pyro imho the key to my tray development process is the presoak and the placing of the films emulsion side down in the tray of developer. I dont think pmk is really suited for push processing. Bitter dog press, 1992 photographic chemicals 100 pages. Jan 14, 2016 both pyro and amidol need to be used with rubber gloves. Presoak film developer stop bath fixer used developer wash 1 presoak 2 to 4 minutes. The book of pyro and the pmk formula signed by author spiralbound january 1, 1992 by gordon hutchings author 4.
I normally shoot ilford fp4, hp5 and sometimes konica infrared. Im looking for this book the book of pyro and pmk formula from gordon hutchings. This book is an essay on the chemical abc pyro used in developing photographs in the darkroom. Pmk developer james jasek film shooters collective. Pmk stands for pyrometolkodalk kodak has changed the name kodalk to balanced alkali. Pdf download the book of pyro and the pmk formula, by gordon hutchings the book of pyro and the pmk formula, by gordon hutchings. Jul 27, 2016 the process im using is based upon using pmk pyro. The pmk formula was developed by gordon hutchings and is designed as a universal developer for a wide variety of modern emulsions used under diverse. Pyro will provide benefits for the platinum printer regardless of the specific formula. The pmk formula is designed as a universal developer for a wide variety of modern emulsions used under diverse conditions. We use gordon hutchings pmk formula and suggest sending a test shooting for your first time. Read the book of pyro by gordon hutchings, before using this product. History of pyro, its place in photography and its use today. Lancaster describes this as very oldfashion but beautiful pillbox stars.
Box 950 condon mt 59826 fax 4067542896 liquid pmk pyro film developerr page 4. Gordon hutchings ask the experts freestyle photographic supplies. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Photographers formulary pmk pyrometol kodalk developer 015060. A conventional rapid fix may diminish staining effects of pyro and pmk formula. Pmk pyro tuning the formula to change the stain color and. Pmk and other modern pyro formulations are now used by many blackandwhite photographers. Pyro formulas were included in us military manuals for field photography during the world wars. The yellowish stain it produces, when combined with the bluish light from a cold lamp enlarger permits the 0 filter to darken highlight areas without affecting shadows. Pyro has been used throughout the history of photography. Specific differences and advantages of printing with a stained pyro negative on both graded and variablecontrast paper. An introduction to pyro staining developers, with special attention to the pyrocathd formula by sandy king. Most photographers using pyrogallol or pyrocatechin based developers today use some variant of sandy kings pyrocat developers. Also, by putting the film into the developer at different times i do not have to count and keep track of where each sheet is in the pile.
Using the accumulated bonuses, you can use them to cover up to 15% of the cost of purchase up to 100% if you buy promotional goods. Gordon hutchings, author of the book of pyro and the pmk formula, on librarything librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers home groups talk zeitgeist. I tried some delta 3200 at ei 800, and it looks like about 15m at 70 deg f in the standard pmk formula. The 50 liter photographers formulary pmk pyrometol kodalk film developer kit is now in easy to use liquid form the pmk formula is designed as a universal developer for a wide variety of modern emulsions used under diverse conditions.
The book of pyro liquid pmk pyro development times pmk liquid developer g. Hutchings great pyro formula as described in the book of pyro. This book will be securely wrapped and packed in a sturdy box and shipped with tracking. Get pmk in solution from rather than the powdered form, and get a hold of gordon s hutchings book on pmk. What would be a recommended pyro formula to selfformulate and work with as a. Discussion of the relationship of pyro to the black and white fine print. Book of pyro,2 comments on westons enthusiasm for pyro. The pmk formula was developped by gordon hutchings, in order to create a universal developer, adapted to a wide variety of modern films, and to a wide range. In hutchings book, he writes that the addition of amidol to the standard pmk formula will allow for an increased ei of 12 stop. The history of england from its earliest beginnings to the tudors reprint paperbackfrom st. Pmk stands for pyro metolkodalk kodak has changed the name kodalk to balanced alkali. Buy firework chemicals at best prices fireworks cookbook.
Im located in the netherlands eu so prefer a seller from eu if available. The book of pyro and the pmk formula signed by author. The a stock is the developer agents and the b stock is the alkali, or accelerator. The advantages of pyro for platinum printing bob herbst. Great reference book for anyone wanting information on the older type of staining film developer. The book of pyro only tells you about pmk, which in the opinion of many is an inferior formula.
Pmk and other modern pyro formulations are now used by many black and white photographers. Pyrogallol is the main developing agent in gordon hutchings pmk formula. Kodak has changed the name kodalk to balanced alkali this is their proprietary name for sodium metaborate. This because of huge custom ratings whenever items from us or japan arrive into the netherlands. We guaranteed to have the highestpurity chemicals at the lowest price. Pmk formula film developer was developed by gordon hutchings, and is designed as a universal developer for a wide variety of modern emulsions used under diverse conditions. Pmk pyro tuning the formula to change the stain color and density. For more information on pyro, we offer gordon hutchings book, the book of pyro, catalog number. This is a very good softcover spiral bound copy with just light wear.
My husband uses this as a reference book for his darkroom work. The use of pyro developers is a subject that seems to drive photographers into opposite camps. Edward weston used pyro developer for all his 8x10 sheet film and put his hands in the pyro developer for many years, and it is believed he died of parkinsons disease from the pyro and also from using amidol. Photographers formulary pmk pyrometol kodalk developer.
The pmk formula was developed by gordon hutchings, and is designed as a universal developer for a wide variety of modern emulsions used under diverse conditions. Pmk stands for formularyspyrometolkodalkformularys. An alkaline fixer solution such as tf4 is recommended for achieving maximum pyro stain on the negative. To join the program, you need to register on the website. I have a lengthy article on my web site entitled mixing developers that speaks briefly about pmk and and its properties. Make a working solution by mixing 1 part a with 2 parts b with 100 parts water. Pyrocathd film developer is a semicompensating, highdefinition developer, formulated by sandy king as an alternative to pmk.
I also give the formula on my formulas page, and developing times for most films. Buy the book of pyro and the pmk formula 2nd printing, updated by hutchings, gordon isbn. Another developer mainly based on pyrogallol was formulated by jay defehr. The book of pyro and the pmk formula gordon hutchings.
Used extensively in the 19th century, later by edward weston abc formula among others. Pyro developers are quite unique but offer incredible and distinct results. I have been working with pmk, pyro, metal, kodalk, developer now for the past six months and have been. This new formula, which he calls pmk, short for pyro, metol, kodalk trademark kodak, gives better results with modern films yet maintains pyros unique characteristics. Unfortunately, it uses potassium perchlorate but maybe one day every uk pyro will have access to that. Tf4 is recommended in the book of pyro for pmk negatives, by gordon hutchings, due to the fact that an alkaline fixer solution such as tf4 helps achieve maximum pyro stain on a negative. Kodak has changed the name kodalk to balanced alkali. King cites for his formula include an approximately stop greater effective film speed, 1015% shorter development times, more consistent staining action, lower toxicity, and no streaking or mottling with. Ive been using pyro as my developer of choice over the last the last six years with 35mm, 2 14, and with 4x5 and have been extremely pleased with the results. Fireworks cookbook has a huge range of chemicals, including aluminum powder, dark aluminium powder, atomized aluminum, black aluminum powder, indian aluminium, german aluminum powder, pyro supplies and many hardtofind ones, at reasonable prices. Pmk pyro metol kodalk liquid or dry photographers formulary. It is specifically written for the pmk formula and provides much needed information for developing pyro negatives properly. Jul 19, 2017 im looking for this book the book of pyro and pmk formula from gordon hutchings.
An introduction to pyro staining developers, sandy king. I published the first staining formula for modern films. Aug 18, 2010 it is specifically written for the pmk formula and provides much needed information for developing pyro negatives properly. The ultimate resource for users of pyro by the worlds foremost authority, gordan hutchings.
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