I was lazy and googled to see if any of the formulas for these developers
were online.

I found a few references to D8 - Kodak may still carry this developer

All of these developers are high energy developers that would create
negatives of extreme contrast if developed at room temperature.  At low
temperatures they behave more like a standard developer.

I believe the high pH balances the loss of activity at low temperatures.

Another developer to try at low temperatures is D-19 its a high contrast
developer.  It produces a moderately high contrast - it may produce normal
contrast negatives for film processed betweem freezing and room
temperature.  Only way to find out is to experiment.


If you mix any of the developers below be very careful with Sodium
Hydroxide

Gord

From
http://rmp.opusis.com/formulae/silvergel/developers/kodak_d8.html

Kodak D-8 Developer

Water, about 32 Celsius (90 degrees F.)
750 ml


Sodium Sulfite, desiccated
90.0 g


Hydroquinone
45.0 g


Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda)
37.5 g


Potassium Bromide
30.0 g


Water to make
1.0 liter


Dissolve chemicals in the order given. Stir the solution thoroughly before
use.


For use, take 2 parts of stock solution and 1 part of water. Develop about
2 minutes in a tray at 20 Celsius (68 degrees F.).


For general use, a developer which is slightly less alkaline and gives
almost as much density can be obtained by using 28 g per liter instead of
the quantity given in this formula.

From:

http://www.fotoinfo.com/info/technicalinfo/undexp.html

Kodak D-82

For low temp developing and underexposed negs.

Water 52 degrees centigrade          750 cc
Methyl Alcohol (Wood)                48 cc
Metol                                14 grams
Sodium Sulfite, Anhydrous            52.5 grams
Hydroquinone                         14 grams
Sodium Hydroxide                     8.8 grams
Potassium Bromide                    8.8 grams
Cold Water to make 1 liter

Dissolve the sodium hydroxide in a small amount cold water. Then pour this
into the mixture, after the hydroquinone with rapid agitation. If you pour
sodium hydroxide into hot water, an explosive reaction can occur which can
cause
burning.
Tank 6min/20 degrees centigrade. 5min tray.



On Mon, 15 Dec 2003, aaron wrote:

> thanks everyone for the suggestions and information...
> i've been fascinated by Shackleton's journey for years. in part because
> of the beautiful photographs (and film) that survived, and in part
> because it was an utter failure (a well documented one at least). for
> anyone who hasn't seen the film, it is truely amazing, and well worth
> seeking out.
>
> gord, i would greatly appreciate the formulas, or some reference to
> where i can find them. it would really be helpful. contact me off list
> if you wish: aaron at deadlettertype dot com. thank you once again.
>
> /aaron
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