HARMAN technology Limited

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

DELTA 100
PROFESSIONAL
ISO 100/21º, FINE GRAIN, BLACK AND WHITE
PROFESSIONAL FILM FOR SUPERB PRINT QUALITY
ILFORD Delta 100 Professional is a medium speed, fine grain, black and white film, ideal for pictorial
and fine art photography.

Delta 100 Professional 35mm film is coated on 0.125mm/5-mil acetate base and is available in 24 or
36 exposure cassettes, or in bulk lengths of 30.5 metres (100ft). Delta 100 Professional 35mm film is
supplied in DX coded cassettes, suitable for all 35mm cameras.

Delta 100 Professional rollfilm is coated on 0.110mm/4-mil clear acetate

base with an anti-halation backing which clears during development. It
is available in 120 lengths and is edge numbered 1 to 19.

Delta 100 Professional sheet film is coated on 0.180mm/7-mil polyester

base with an anti-halation backing which clears during development. It
is available in a wide range of standard sizes. The emulsion faces the
user when sheet film is held in the position shown opposite.

EXPOSURE RATING
Delta 100 Professional has a speed rating of ISO 100/21º to daylight. Best
results are obtained at EI 100/21, but good image quality will also be obtained at meter settings from
EI 50/18 to EI 200/24.

It should be noted that the exposure index (EI) range recommended for Delta 100 Professional is
based on a practical evaluation of film speed and is not based on foot speed, as is the ISO
standard.

SPECTRAL SENSITIVITY
Wedge spectrogram to tungsten light
(2850K)

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FILTER FACTORS
Delta 100 Professional film may be used with all types of filters (eg colour, polarising and neutral
density filters) in the usual way. Follow the instructions given by the filter manufacturer.
The exposure increase in daylight may vary with the angle of the sun and the time of day. In the late
afternoon or the winter months, when daylight contains more red light, green and blue filters may
need slightly more exposure than usual.
Cameras with through-the-lens metering will usually adjust the exposure automatically when using
filters. With some automatic exposure cameras, the correction given for deep red and orange filters
can produce negatives under exposed by as much as
1½ stops.

MAKING LONG EXPOSURES

For exposures between 1 and 1/10 000 second, no
adjustments are needed for reciprocity law failure.

When exposures longer than 1 second are given, Delta

100 Professional, along with other films, needs to be
given more exposure than indicated by a meter. Use
the graph to calculate the increased exposure time
which should be given once the measured time is
known.

The graph is based on the formulae Ta = Tm1.26

Ta = Adjusted Time
Tm = Measured Time

CHOOSING THE BEST ILFORD DEVELOPER FOR THE JOB

Manual processing Spiral tank, dish/tray, deep tank
Including rotary processors
Liquid Powder
Best overall image ILFOTEC DD-X ID-11 (stock)
quality
Finest grain (EI 100/21) ILFOTEC DD-X PERCEPTOL (1+1)
Finest grain (EI 50/18) ILFOTEC DD-X PERCEPTOL (stock)
Maximum sharpness ILFOTEC HC (1+31) ID-11 (1+3)
Maximum film speed ILFOTEC DD-X MICROPHEN (stock)
(EI 200/24)
Economy ILFOTEC LC29 (1+29) ID-11 (1+3)
MICROPHEN (1+3)
One-shot convenience ILFOSOL 3 (1+14) ID-11 (1+1)
ILFOTEC DD-X MICROPHEN (1+1)
Replenishable ILFOTEC DD-X ID-11

Machine Processing
Dip and dunk ILFOTEC DD Best overall image quality (liquid) and long tank life
Short leader ILFOTEC RT RAPID Rapid processing, best overall image quality and
long tank life
Roller transport ILFOTEC RT RAPID Rapid processing

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DEVELOPMENT TIMES
The table below gives development times for both manual and machine processing Delta 100
Professional. These times will produce negatives of average contrast suitable for printing in all enlargers
The development times are intended as a guide and may be altered if a different result is needed.

For manual processing in spiral tanks and deep tanks, the development times are based on intermittent
agitation. Where continuous agitation is used for manual processing (as in a dish/tray or with some types
of developing tank), reduce these times by up to 15%. For use in rotary processors without a pre-rinse,
reduce the spiral tank development times by up to15%. A pre-rinse is not recommended as it can lead to
uneven processing.

35mm and Roll Film

ILFORD developer Dilution Meter setting
EI 50/18 EI 100/21 EI 200/24
o o
Spiral tank, deep tank, dip and dunk machines (min/20 C/68 F)
ILFOTEC DD-X 1+4 8 10½ 12½
ILFOSOL 3 1+9 – 5 –
1+14 – 7½ –
ILFOTEC HC 1+31 5 6 8
ILFOTEC LC29 1+19 5 6 8
1+29 5½ 7½ 10
ID-11 stock 7 8½ 10½
1+1 10 11 13
1+3 15 20 –
MICROPHEN stock – 6½ 8
1+1 – 10 14
1+3 – 14 20
PERCEPTOL stock 12 15 –
1+1 13 17 –
1+3 16 22 –
Non-ILFORD Developers
Acufine stock – – 5½
Rodinal 1+25 7 9 –
1+50 10 14 –
Kodak D-76 stock 7 9 11
1+1 9½ 12 14
1+3 14 22 –
Kodak HC-110 B 5 6 8
Kodak T-Max 1+4 6 7 8
Tetenal Ultrafin 1+10 – 6 8
1+20 – 9½ 11½
Tetenal Ultrafin Plus 1+4 – 5 7
Kodak Xtol stock 6½ 7½ 9½

Dip and dunk machines (min/24oC/75oF)

ILFOTEC DD 1+4 8 9½ 12½
Kodak T-Max RS stock 5 6 8
Kodak Xtol stock – 6½ 9½

ILFOLAB FP40, roller transport and short leader machines (sec)

ILFOTEC RT RAPID 1+1+2/26ºC/79oF – 40 50
1+1+5/26ºC/79oF 40 56 75

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PROCESSING

Development Times Manual Processing (min @ 20°C/68°F) – accidental

If Delta 100 Professional has been exposure only
inadvertently exposed at settings Ilford
Dilution Meter Setting
below EI 50/18 or above EI 200/24, the Developer
following guide will ensure usable EI 25/15 EI 400/27
negatives are obtained. Obviously, and below and above
the quality of negatives processed in Microphen Stock - 10
this way will not be so high as Perceptol Stock 9 -
conventionally processed ones.

Note Development times may need adjusting to suit individual processing systems and working
practices. If an established system is producing good results, adjust the development times until the
desired contrast level is obtained. Development times in other manufacturers’ developers are
included for your convenience and are only a general guide. Other manufacturers can and do
change their product specifications from time to time, and the development times may change as
a result.

Processing at Different Temperatures

Delta 100 Professional film can be processed over a range of temperatures. Development times at
temperatures other than 20°C/68°F may be calculated from the chart below. For example, if 4
minutes at 20°C/68°F is recommended, the time at 23°C/73°F will be 3 minutes and the time at
16°
C/6
1°F
will
be
6
min
ute
s.

CHARACTERISTIC CURVE

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100 DELTA Professional roll film developed in ILFORD ID-11 stock for 8½ minutes at 20ºC/68ºF with
intermittent agitation. This curve is also representative of the 35mm and sheet film formats.
PROCESSING
DELTA 100 Professional can be processed in all types of processing equipment including spiral tanks,
rotary processors, dishes/trays, deep tanks and automatic processors. Standard capacity figures
and replenishment rates can be maintained. When fixing DELTA 100 Professional however, slightly
longer times than used with
conventional film are recommended for best results.

Safelight recommendations
Handle Delta 100 Professional film in total darkness.

Agitation
Intermittent agitation is recommended for use in spiral tanks and deep tanks. With spiral tanks, invert
the tank four times during the first 10 seconds, then invert the tank four times again during the first 10
seconds of each further minute. Otherwise, follow the recommendations given by the processing
equipment manufacturer.
Continuous agitation is recommended in dishes/trays by rocking the dish/tray.

Stop, fix, wash and rinse

For best results it is recommended that all process solutions are kept at the same temperature or at
least within 5ºC (9ºF) of the developer temperature.

Stop Bath
After development the film can be rinsed
in water but we recommend that an acid ILFORD ILFOSTOP
stop bath is used such as ILFORD
ILFOSTOP (with indicator dye). ILFOSTOP is
Dilution 1+19
also recommended for all machine
processing applications. When tanks or
dishes (trays) of process solutions are in Temperature Range 18–24ºC (64–75ºF)
use a stop bath immediately stops
development and reduces carry over of Time (sec) at 20ºC (68ºF) 10
excess developer into the fixer bath. This Capacity (films per litre,
helps to maintain the activity and prolong 15x (135-36)
unreplenished)
the life of the fixer solution.

The process time given is the minimum required, if necessary, a longer time may be used and should
not cause any process problems provided it is not excessive.

Fix
The recommended fixers are ILFORD ILFORD RAPID OR HYPAM
RAPID FIXER or ILFORD HYPAM FIXER. FIXERS

Dilution 1+4
Wash
Wash the films in running water for 5–10
Temperature Range 18–24ºC (64–75ºF)
minutes at a temperature within 5ºC (9ºF)
of the process temperature. Or see note
Time (mins) at 20ºC (68ºF) 2-5
below for greater economy when using
spiral tanks. Capacity (films per litre,
24x (135-36)
unreplenished)

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Note: For spiral tank use, the following method of washing is recommended. This method of washing
is faster, uses less water yet still gives negatives suitable for long term storage.
After fixing, fill the spiral tank with water at the same temperature, +/– 5ºC (9ºF), as the processing
solutions and invert it five times. Drain the water away and refill. Invert the tank ten times. Once
more drain the water away and refill. Finally, invert the tank twenty times and drain the water away.

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Rinse
For a final rinse use ILFORD ILFOTOL wetting agent added to water, it helps the film to dry rapidly and
evenly. Start by using 5ml per litre of rinse water (1+200), however the amount of ILFOTOL used may
need some adjustment depending on the local water quality and drying method. Too little or too
much wetting agent can
lead to uneven drying. Remove excess rinse solution from the film before drying.

Drying
To avoid drying marks, use a clean squeegee or chamois cloth to wipe Delta 100 Professional film
before hanging it to dry. Dry Delta 100 Professional at 30–40°C/86-104°F in a drying cabinet or at
room temperature in a clean dust-free area.

STORAGE
Store Delta 100 Professional in a cool (10–20°C/50-68°F), dry place in its original packaging.
Delta 100 Professional may be stored in a fridge/freezer but allow plenty of time for the film to
acclimatise prior to use.

Exposed film
Once exposed, process Delta 100 Professional as soon as practical.
Exposed films should always be stored in cool, dry conditions - as recommended above.

Negatives
Store processed negatives in a cool (10–20°C/50-68°F), dry place, in the dark. Suitable storage
sleeves include those made of cellulose triacetate, Mylar, paper (pH6.5–7.5) or inert polyester.

A wide range of fact sheets is available which describe and give guidance on using ILFORD PHOTO
products.
Some products in this fact sheet might not be available in your country.

HARMAN technology Limited, ILFORD Way, Mobberley,

Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 7JL, England
www.ilfordphoto.com

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