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Development Chart

Mixtape Pan 86

Kodak Tri-X Pan 400 · 1986 batch

🎞 Self-developing reference

Film Background

Mixtape Pan 86 is a vintage Kodak Tri-X Pan 400 black-and-white negative film, manufactured in 1986 and respooled for a second life behind your lens. With nearly four decades of age, it delivers bold grain, deep contrast, and unpredictable beauty. Though officially rated at ISO 400, we recommend exposing it at ISO 200–250 to compensate for sensitivity loss over time. Perfect for creative experimentation and lovers of analog texture, this film thrives in classic developers and reveals its character with every frame.

Development Times

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DeveloperDilutionISODevelopment TimeTempAgitationNotes / Results
D-76 / ID-111:12009.5–10 min20°C (68°F)StandardClassic tones, moderate contrast, balanced grain
Rodinal1:5020013 min20°C (68°F)StandardVery pronounced grain, strong edge sharpness
HC-1101:31 (Dil. B)2007.5–8 min20°C (68°F)StandardHigh contrast, punchy shadows, faster workflow
XTOL1:12009 min20°C (68°F)StandardSmooth midtones, forgiving highlights
DiafineStock A + B2503 + 3 min20°C (68°F)MinimalNo rinse between baths. Wide latitude, lower contrast, usable ISO 250

These times are starting points based on aged Tri-X Pan 400 emulsion. Results may vary depending on exposure, storage conditions, scanning, and water chemistry. Always bracket your shots and run a test roll when possible.

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