To reflect our enduring com m i t m ent to black-and-white
photography, bla ck-and-white film production will take place in
an even more advanced film-coating facility. New technology
applied to these superior, time-tested emulsions will result in
slightly different processing times for the film family. But the
same great films—those you've known and trusted for years—
will still deliver the same breathtaking results.
Use the packaging examples below to dete rmine which film
you have, then refer to the corresponding publication for
development times.
New packaging, refer to this
publication (F-4018)
Former packagin g , refer to
Kodak publication F-8:
KODAK PROFESSIONAL PLUS-X 125 Film is a
medium-speed, continuous-tone panchromatic film that is a
good choic e for general-purpose outdoor or st udio
photography. It features extremely fine grain and excellent
sharpness.
KODAK PROFESSIONAL PLUS-X Film is available in
135 size and 35 mm long rolls on a 5-mil gray acetate base,
and in 120 and 220 size on a 3.6-mil acetate base. The 120
and 220 sizes have a retouching surface on the emulsion side.
FEATURESBENEFITS
• Extremely fine grain• Excellent for producing
high-quality images
• Wide exposure latitude• Rich tonality maintained
with overexposure and
underexposure
• Very high sharp ness• Excellent for applica tions
that require a high
degree of enlargemen t
• High resolving power• Good rendition of de ta il
SIZES AVAILABLE
Sizes and CAT numbers may dif fer from country to country.
The numbers below apply to products sold in the United
Sates. Different sizes are av ailable by special order . See your
dealer who supplies KODAK PROFESSIONAL Products.
unwanted quality changes. Store unexposed film at 24
°F) or lower in the original sealed package. Always store
(75
°C
film (exposed or unexposed) in a cool, dry place. For best
results, process film as soon as possible after exposure.
Protect processed film from strong light, and store it in a
cool dry place. For more information, see KODAK
Publication No. E-3 0, Storage and Care of KODAK Films and Papers—Before and After Processing.
EXPOSURE
Daylight
Use the exposures in the table below for average front-lit
subjects from 2 hours after sunr ise to 2 hours befor e sunset.
Lighting ConditionsShutter Speed
(second)
Bright/Hazy Sun on Ligh t
Sand or Snow
Bright or Hazy Sun, Distin ct
Shadows
Weak, Hazy Sun (Soft
Shadows)
1/250f/16
1/250f/11
1/250f/8
Cloudy Bright (No Shadows)1/250f/5.6
Heavy Overcast, Open
†
Shade
*
Use f/5.6 for backlighted close-up subjects.
†
Subject shaded from sun but lighted by a large area of clear sky.
1/250f/4
Exposure and Development Adjustments for
Long and Short Exposures
At the exposure times in the table below , compensate for the
reciprocity characteristics of this film by increasing exposure
and adjusting the development as shown.
If Indicated
Exposure
Time Is
(Seconds)
Use This
Lens-
Aperture
Adjustment
OR
1/100,000+1 stopChange
1/10,000+1/2 stopChange
1/1,000NoneNone+10%
1/100NoneNoneNone
1/10NoneNoneNone
1+1 stop2-10%
10+2 stops50-20%
100+3 stops1200-30%
This
Adjusted
Exposure
Time
(Seconds)
Aperture
Aperture
Lens
Opening
*
AND Use
This
Development
Adjustment
+20%
+15%
50
50
40
40
30
30
20
20
10
10
CALCULATED EXPOSURE
ADJUSTED EXPOSURE TIME (Seconds)
ADJUSTED EXPOSURE TIME (Seconds)
TIME (Seconds)
CALCULATED EXPOSURE
TIME (Seconds)
CALCULATED EXPOSURE TIME (Seconds)
CALCULATED EXPOSURE TIME (Seconds)
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10987654321
2019
20
18
19
17
18
16
17
15
16
14
15
13
14
12
13
11
12
10
11
9
10
8
9
7
8
6
7
5
6
4
5
3
4
2
3
1
2
1
100908070605040302010
100908070605040302010
F002_0062GC
Filter Corrections
Multiply the normal exposure time by the filter factor.
It may be difficult to use the table to estimate the adjusted
times for calculated exposure times between 1 and
100 seconds. The graph that follows will help you find the
adjusted times for calculated exposure times between those
given in the table.
2KODAK PROFESSIONAL PLUS-X 125 Film / 125PX • F-4018
Page 3
DARKROOM RECOMMENDATIONS
Handle unprocessed film in total darkness.
Using a safelight will affect your results. If absolutely
necessary, after development is half complete, you can use a
safelight equipped with a KODAK 3 Safelight Filter (dark
green) with a 15-watt bulb for a few seconds. Keep the
safelight at least 4 feet (1.2 metres) from the film. Run tests to
determine that safelight use gives acceptable results for your
application.
For information on safelight testing, see KODAK
Publication No. K-4, How Safe Is Your Safelight?
PROCESSING
These starting-point recommendations are intended to
produce negatives with a contrast appropriate for printing
with a diffusion enlarger. To print negativ es with a condenser
enlarger , you may need to adjust the co ntrast by reducing your
development time. Tank development times shorter than
5 minutes may produce unsatisfactory uniformity.
135, 120, and 220 Rolls
MANUAL PROCESSING
Small-Tank Processing (8- or 16-ounce tank)
With small single- or double-reel tanks, drop the loaded film
reel into the developer and attach the top to the tank. Firmly
tap the tank on the top of the work surface to dislod ge any air
bubbles. Provide initial agitation of 5 to 7 inversion cycles in
5 seconds; i.e., extend your arm and vigorously twist your
wrist 180 degrees.
Then repeat this agitation procedure at 30-second
intervals for the rest of the development time.
Large-Tank Processing (1/2- to 3 1/2-gallon
tank)—Rolls and Sheets
Agitate continuously for the first 15 to 30 seconds by raising
and lowering the basket, rack, or spindle 1/2-inch. Do not
agitate the basket, rack, or spindle for the remainder of the
first minute. Then agitate once per minute by lifting the
basket, rack, or spindle out of the developer, tilting it
approximately 30 degrees, draining it for 5 to 10 seconds,
and reimmersing it. Alternate the direction of tilting the
basket, rack, or spindle.
KODAK
Developer or
Developer and
Replenisher
T-MAX6
65°F
(18°C)
3
⁄
4
T-MAX RS54
HC-110 (B)431⁄
D-7661⁄
2
D-76 (1:1)1081⁄
1
135: 5
⁄
2
XTOL
135: 6
120: 7
XTOL (1:1)—81⁄
1
⁄
MICRODOL-X9
MICRODOL-X
(1:3)
*
With agitation at 30-sec ond intervals. Development times shorter than 5 minutes may prod uce unsatisfactory results.
†
With manual agitation at 1-minute intervals. Development times shorter than 5 minutes ma y produce unsatisfactory results .
4
NR1311
Small Tank
68°F
(20°C)
53⁄
1
51⁄
120: 6
87
⁄
4
4
2
2
2
4
70°F
(21°C)
51⁄
43
32
54
73⁄
1
135: 5
⁄
2
120: 51⁄
71⁄
1
3
4
4
2
⁄
4
⁄
4
Development Time (Minutes)
*
135: 41⁄
2
72°F
(22°C)
43⁄
4
1
⁄
2
3
⁄
4
1
⁄
2
71⁄
4
120: 5
75°F
(24°C)
41⁄
4
35
21⁄
2
47
611
135: 4
2
120: 41⁄
Large Tank
65°F
(18°C)
68°F
(20°C)
(21°C)
—————
1
⁄
2
43⁄
4
41⁄
2
33⁄
4
1
⁄
4
61⁄
4
1
⁄
4
93⁄
4
135: 71⁄
4
135: 61⁄
4
4
120: 73⁄
4
120: 63⁄
4
135: 53⁄
120: 61⁄
70°F
41⁄
2
31⁄
2
53⁄
4
83⁄
4
†
4
4
(22°C)
135: 51⁄
120: 51⁄
7 6 ———— —
131⁄
1
⁄
4
4
63⁄
103⁄
4
53⁄
4
101⁄
2
4
91⁄
4
NR143⁄
98
4
72°F
75°F
(24°C)
4
2
1
⁄
2
23⁄
4
41⁄
2
3
⁄
4
135: 41⁄
120: 43⁄
61⁄
2
4
43
31⁄
4
51⁄
4
86
71⁄
2
12101⁄
2
4
NR = Not Recommended.
Note: Use only KODAK HC-110 Developer (Dilution B) to process long rolls of PLUS-X Pan Film on spiral reels. Develop for 6
minutes at 68
°F (20°C) or 4 1/4 minutes at 75°F (24°C).
KODAK PROFESSIONAL PLUS-X 125 Film / 125PX • F-40183
Page 4
Rotary-Tube Processing
Follow the agitation recommendations for your processor.
The times given below are starting-point recommendations.
Make tests to determine if results at this rating are acceptable
for your needs.
Push processing allows you to expose the film at higher
film-speed numbers for conditions such as low-level light,
stop action, or existing light. However, there will be a loss
of shadow detail and an increase in graininess.
Because of the film's exposure latitude, you can
underexpose by one stop at EI 250 and use normal
processing times. Prints will show a slight loss in shadow
detail.
You can underexpose by two stops at EI 500 if you
increase development time by push processing. Prints will
show an increase in contrast and graininess with further loss
of shadow detail. However, results should be acceptable fo r
many applications. Expose a test roll to determine the film
speed that gives the best results for your application.
You can underexpose the film by three stops (EI 1000)
when you use 3-stop push processing in KODAK XTOL
Developer. Prints will show an increase in contrast and
graininess, and an additional loss of shadow detail.
However, results should be acceptable for some
applications. Expose some test rolls to determine the film
speed that gives the best results for your application.
4KODAK PROFESSIONAL PLUS-X 125 Film / 125PX • F-4018
Page 5
Small Tank
KODAK
Developer or
Developer and
Replenisher
65°F
(18°C)
68°F
(20°C)
135 FIlm120 Film
70°F
(21°C)
Development Time (Minutes)
72°F
(22°C)
(24°C)
EI 500 (2-Stop Push Process)
T-MAXNRNRNRNR6
T-MAX RS—71⁄
D-7697
XTOL93⁄
4
XTOL (1:1)—121⁄
81⁄
4
61⁄
2
3
⁄
4
4
71⁄
4
111⁄
76
2
65NR7
1
⁄
2
—5
4
—8
EI 1000 (3-Stop Push Process)
XTOL111⁄
XTOL (1:1)—14
KODAK
Developer or
Developer and
Replenisher
65°F
(18°C)
2
109—7111⁄
3
⁄
4
131⁄
2
—101⁄
Development Time (Minutes)
135 Film120 Film
68°F
(20°C)
70°F
(21°C)
72°F
(22°C)
(24°C)
EI 500 (2-Stop Push Process)
T-MAX RSNRNRNRNR5
XTOL103⁄
4
91⁄
4
81⁄
2
—6
EI 1000 (3-Stop Push Process)
XTOL13111⁄
4
101⁄
4
—8NR11
75°F
1
⁄
4
51⁄
2
3
⁄
4
3
⁄
4
2
Large Tank
75°F
3
⁄
4
1
⁄
2
65°F
(18°C)
68°F
(20°C)
70°F
(21°C)
72°F
(22°C)
NRNRNRNR61⁄
1
⁄
4
61⁄
97
93⁄
4
81⁄
—121⁄
2
109—7
—143⁄
65°F
(18°C)
68°F
(20°C)
2
3
⁄
4
4
76
71⁄
4
111⁄
4
131⁄
2
70°F
(21°C)
65
1
⁄
2
—5
4
—8
2
—101⁄
72°F
(22°C)
NRNRNRNR53⁄
103⁄
4
91⁄
4
81⁄
2
—6
1
⁄
4
101⁄
4
—8
75°F
(24°C)
4
51⁄
2
3
⁄
4
3
⁄
4
75°F
(24°C)
4
1
⁄
2
2
KODAK
Developer or
Developer and
Replenisher
65°F
(18°C)
68°F
(20°C)
T-MAXNR8
T-MAX RSNR71⁄
D-7697
XTOL93⁄
4
81⁄
XTOL (1:1)—121⁄
XTOL111⁄
2
109—7111⁄
XTOL (1:1)—14
NR = Not Recommended.
Rotary Tube
Development Time (Minutes)
135 Film120 Film
70°F
(21°C)
72°F
(22°C)
75°F
(24°C)
65°F
(18°C)
68°F
(20°C)
EI 500 (2-Stop Push Process)
3
⁄
4
4
3
⁄
4
4
61⁄
71⁄
4
111⁄
87
2
76
2
1
⁄
4
61⁄
4
NR83⁄
65NR7
1
⁄
2
51⁄
—5
4
—8
2
3
⁄
4
3
⁄
4
97
93⁄
—121⁄
4
1
⁄
4
3
⁄
4
4
81⁄
4
EI 1000 (3-Stop Push Process)
2
109—7
3
⁄
4
131⁄
2
—101⁄
2
—143⁄
70°F
(21°C)
87
61⁄
76
71⁄
4
111⁄
4
131⁄
72°F
(22°C)
2
2
4
2
75°F
(24°C)
1
⁄
4
61⁄
4
65
1
⁄
2
51⁄
2
—5
—8
—101⁄
3
⁄
4
3
⁄
4
2
KODAK PROFESSIONAL PLUS-X 125 Film / 125PX • F-40185
Page 6
FINAL STEPS
65 to 75°F (18 to 24°C).
Step/SolutionTime (min:sec)
Rinse—with agitation:
KODAK Indicator Stop Bath0:30
KODAK EKTAFLO Stop Bath0:30
Fix—with frequent agitation:
KODAK Fixer5:00 to 10:00
KODAK Rapid Fixer2:00 to 4:00
KODAFIX Solution2:00 to 4:00
KODAK POLYMAX T Fixer (1:3)2:00 to 4:00
Wash:
Running Water
—OR—
Rinse with water
KODAK Hypo Clearing Agent
Running water
Final Rinse:
KODAK PHOTO-FLO Solution0:30
Dry—in a dust-free place
20:00 to 30:00
0:30
1:00 to 2:00
5:00
MACHINE PROCESSING
Roller-Transport Processors
KODAK VERSAMAT Film Processors
Y o u can process this f ilm in roller -transport pro cessors, such
as the KODAK VERSAMAT Film Processor, Model 5, 11,
or 411, with KODAK DURAFLO RT Developer Starter,
KODAK DURAFLO RT Developer Replenisher, and
KODAK Rapid Fixer.
Processing Steps and Conditions for KODAK
VERSAMAT Film Processors
KODAK PROFESSIONAL PLUS-X 125 Films
Step
Develop2
Fix312 ft (3.8 m) 6 ft (1.9 m)
Wash28 ft (2.4 m)4 ft (1.2 m)
Dry8 ft (2.4 m)4 ft (1.2 m)
No. of
Racks
The recommended machine speeds for processing
KODAK PROFESSIONAL PLUS-X 125 Film to a contrast
index of 0.56 is as follows:
ProcessorPLUS-X 125 Film
KODAK VERSAMAT Film Processor,
Models 5 and 411
KODAK VERSAMAT Film Processor,
Model 11
Path Length
Model 11
8.5 ft
(2.6 m)
Models 5
and 411
4 ft (1.2 m)
4.0 ft (1.2 m) per
8.5 ft (2.6 m) per
Temperature
80 ± 0.5°F
(26.5 ± 0.3°C)
80°F (26.5)
nominal
70 to 75°F
(21 to 24°C)
105 to 140°F
(40.5 to 60°C)
minute
minute
You may need to use higher dryer temperatures (135 to
°F[57 to 60°C]) to dry several sheet films processed in
140
succession. If you are processing only roll films, a lower
temperature will be adequate.
Processing Conditions for Other Roller-Transport
Processors
Adjust the machine speed so that the development time for
normally exposed film is approximately 60 seconds. The
development time is measured from the time the film enters
the developer to the time it enters the fixer. Differences in
machine design that affect agitation and crossover times
from one tank to the next may require development-time
adjustments.
Replenishment Rates
Developer—Because most film loads will consist of a
variety of film types, use an average replenishment rate of
0.20 mL per squar e inch of film processed.
Fixer—Use 0.55 mL per square inch.
Large Tank Rack-and-Tank Processors
The development times for large-tank rack-and-tank
processors are based on a machine speed that transfers the
film every 2 minutes. The times given below are
starting-point recommendations. Make tests to determine if
results are acceptable for your needs.
Large-Tank Rack-and-Tank Processing
EI
125/22°
250/25°
125/22°
250/25°
125/22°
250/25°
KODAK Developer or
Developer and
Replenisher
T-MAX RS3
D-764 to 6
XTOL4 to 6
Replenishment Rates
Stir or recirculate the solution after each addition of
replenisher solution.
T-MAX RS Developer—Add 45 mL (1.5 ounces) of
replenisher solution for each 135-36 or 120 roll of film
processed.
Note: Do not use T-MAX RS Developer and R eplenisher t o
replenish T-MAX Developer. They are not desi gned to work
together.
D-76 and XTOL Developers—Add 70 mL (2.4 ounces)
of replenisher solution for each 135-36 or 120 roll of film
processed.
Note: Refer to KODAK Publication No. J-78,
KODAK PROFESSIONAL Developer D-76, for modified
replenisher mixing instruction s .
Time (min) at
72°F (22°C)
1
⁄2 to 6
6KODAK PROFESSIONAL PLUS-X 125 Film / 125PX • F-4018
Page 7
Push Processing: Roller T r ansport Processors
To process pushed PLUS-X 125 Film in a machine with
DURAFLO RT Developer, use a normal machine process
with the machine speed shown in the appropriate table
below.
EIMachine Speed
KODAK VERSAMAT Film Processor, Models 5 and 411
250/25°4.0 ft (1.2 m)/min (normal)
500/28°3.0 ft (0.9 m)/min
KODAK VERSAMAT Film Processor, Model 11
250/25°8.5 ft (2.6 m)/min (normal)
500/28°6.4 ft (1.9 m)/min
Other Roller-Transport Processors
EIDevelop ment Time at
250/25°
500/28°80 seconds
80°F (27°C)
60 seconds
(normal)
IMAGE STRUCTURE
The data in this section is based on development in KODAK
HC-110 Developer (Dilution B), 70
a large tank, with manual agitation at 1-minute intervals.
Resolving Power
ISO RPL
TOC 1.6:1)
5012510 (extremely fine)
*
Read at a net diffuse density of 1. 0, using a 48-micrometre aperture, 12X
magnification.
ISO RPL
TOC 1000:1)
°F (21°C), 5 minutes in
Diffuse rms
Granularity
*
CURVES
3.0
2.0
DENSITY
1.0
0.0
3.5
3.0
2.0
DENSITY
Characteristic Curves
Exposure:
KODAK PROFESSIONAL Developer D-76
Small Tank
20 C (68 F)
Diffuse Visual
Exposure:
KODAK PROFESSIONAL T-MAX Developer
Small Tank
20 C (68 F)
Diffuse Visual
Daylight
= 11 minutes
= 7 minutes
= 5 minutes
2.5
3.02.01.51.00.50.00.5
LOG EXPOSURE (lux-seconds)
Daylight
1.0
1.0
0.0
3.5
3.0
LOG EXPOSURE (lux-seconds)
= 11 minutes
= 7 minutes
= 6 minutes
0.50.00.51.01.52.02.5
1.0
KODAK PROFESSIONAL PLUS-X 125 Film / 125PX • F-40187
NOTICE: The sensitometric curves and data in this publication represent product tested
under the conditions of exposure and processing specified. They are representative of
production coatings, and therefore do not apply directly to a particular box or roll of
photographic material. They do not represent standards or specifications that must be met
by Eastman Kodak Company. The company reserves the right to change and improve
product characteristics at any time.
MINUTES
28
30
26242218168 10 12
8KODAK PROFESSIONAL PLUS-X 125 Film / 125PX • F-4018
Page 9
Spectral Sensitivity Curve
3.0
Effective Exposure:
Diffuse Visual
2.0
*
1.0
LOG SENSITIVITY
0.0
-1.0
250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650750700
*Sensitivity = reciprocal of exposure (erg/cm ) required
1.4 seconds
WAVELENGTH (nm)
to produce specified density
D = 0.30>min
D = 1.00>min
2
KODAK PROFESSIONAL PLUS-X 125 Film / 125PX • F-40189
Page 10
KODAK PROFESSIONAL PLUS-X 125 Film / 125PX
MORE INFORMATION
Kodak has many publications to assist you with information
on Kodak products, equipment, and mate rials.
The following publications are available from dealers who
sell Kodak p roducts, or you can conta ct Kodak in your
country for more information.
E-30Storage and Care of Photographic Materials—
ED-1Processing KODAK Black-and-White Films and
E103BFKODAK PROFESSIONAL Black-and-White Films
E103BPKODAK PROFESSIONAL Black-and-White
E103CFChemicals for KODAK PROFESSIONAL
F-2Pathways to Black and White
G-10KODAK AZO Paper
G-16KODABROME II RC Paper
G-21KODAK POLYCONTRAST III RC Paper
G-23Toning KODAK Black-and-White Materials
G-24KODAK POLYMAX Fine-Art Paper
G-26KODAK POLYMAX II RC Paper
G-27KODAK PANALURE SELECT RC Paper
G-28KODAK P-MAX Art RC Paper
J-24KODAK HC-110 Developer
J-78KODAK Developer D-76
J-86
J-87KODAK T-MAX 100 Direct Positive Film Developing
J-109KODAK XTOL Developer
Before and After Processing
Papers
Papers
Black-and-White Films
KODAK T-MAX Developers
Outfit
For the latest version of tech ni cal support publication s fo r
KODAK PROFESSIONAL Products, visit Kodak on-line at:
http://www.kodak.com/go/professional
If you have questions about KODAK PROFESSIONAL
Products, call Kodak.
In the U.S.A.:
1-800-242-2424, Ext. 19, M onday–Friday
9 a.m.–7 p.m. (Eastern time)
Note: The Kodak materials described in this publication for
use with KODAK PROFESSIONAL PLUS-X 125 Films are
available from dealers who supply KODAK
PROFESSIONAL Products. You can use other materials,
but you may not obtain similar results.
The following books are available from photo-specialty
dealers who sell Kodak products:
F-5KODAK Professional Black-and-White Films
R-20KODAK Black-and-White Darkroom DATAGUIDE
KODAK PROFESSIONAL PLUS-X
125 Film / 125PX
KODAK Publication No. F-4018