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Kodak Professional T-MAX Film Developer (To Make 5L, 2019 Version)

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Kodak Professional T-MAX Film Developer (To Make 5L, 2019 Version)
Key Features
  • Liquid Concentrate B&W Film Developer
  • Good Shadow Detail & Tonal Reproduction
  • For Normal or Push Processing
  • Designed for Roll Film Development
Kodak Professional T-MAX Developer is a liquid concentrate black and white film developer helping to produce expanded shadow detail and maintain accurate tonal reproduction with normally processed and push-processed roll films. This concentrate is a buffered solution designed to be diluted with water at 1:4 for easy mixing for small tank and rotary tube development. This 1-liter bottle contains enough concentrate to make 5 liters of working solution. Professional T-MAX developer is designed for one-shot use and should not be replenished. It is meant for roll film only and not recommended for use with sheet films.
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Kodak T-MAX Film Developer 2019 Version Overview

Kodak Professional T-MAX Developer is a liquid concentrate black and white film developer helping to produce expanded shadow detail and maintain accurate tonal reproduction with normally processed and push-processed roll films. This concentrate is a buffered solution designed to be diluted with water at 1:4 for easy mixing for small tank and rotary tube development. This 1-liter bottle contains enough concentrate to make 5 liters of working solution. Professional T-MAX developer is designed for one-shot use and should not be replenished. It is meant for roll film only and not recommended for use with sheet films.

UPC: 041771058715

Kodak T-MAX Film Developer 2019 Version Specs

Included Materials
1x Liquid Film Developer (33.8 fl oz / 1 L)
Working Solution Volume
1.3 gal / 5 L
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.45 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
10.3 x 9.7 x 6.7"

Kodak T-MAX Film Developer 2019 Version Reviews

Great Developer for T-Max 400

By Robert
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-07-23

I use T-Max 400 4x5, pushed to 1250iso, and this is the best developer for that application. Shadow values are reasonably well supported in low light conditions. Best film/developer combination I have found for this application. Sadly the film is one among the most expensive options.

Great dev but way too expensive now

By Matt
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2024-05-28

I cut my teeth using this developer because I found myself shooting mostly T grain films like Acros and Delta, which this developer was specifically formulated to process, so I just kinda stuck with it. I find the grain to be very fine and sharpness high. The mixing is an easy 1:4 ratio and it seems to have a decent shelf life once opened. Unfortunately though, Kodak has priced me out of buying it anymore. It was already an expensive developer then at $18 but now at $28 a bottle, I have to throw in the towel. Sorry but that's way above my ceiling for film developer. I have since switched to Legacy Pro LMAX, a TMax clone, and it works just as well for more than half the price. I see no reason to go back to Kodak at this point. Why is Kodak making it so hard for people to give them their money?

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Why isn't Tmax developer recommended for use with ...

Why isn't Tmax developer recommended for use with sheet film? I have used it to develop Tmax sheet film (using trays) in the past and have not had any discernible issues.
Asked by: Elizabeth
Kodak cautions against using T-Max developer with sheet film, because of the risk of dichroic fog.
Answered by: Rob
Date published: 2022-01-03

after mixing 1:4 with water, can this be diluted ...

after mixing 1:4 with water, can this be diluted further as a working solution vs. a stock solution?
Asked by: Carl
I would not recommend diluting your working solution of the Kodak Professional T-MAX Film Developer (To Make 5L, 2019 Version) past the recommended 1:4 ratio. The directions for development from Kodak is based off of the proper dilution of the working solution, which would be a 1:4 mixture. If you dilute the 1:4 working solution further, then you would also need to practice with that strength solution to find your own development times for the different films you will be developing with your weaker solution.
Answered by: Manzell L
Date published: 2025-03-13

Is this for T Max film only. Is this for 100 ...

Is this for T Max film only. Is this for 100 speed or faster. Is there a film that I should avoid if I buy this. Are there any samples?
Asked by: Reuben
This developer will handle most, if not all Kodak black and white films.
Answered by: Kirk R
Date published: 2024-11-30

can you use this developer with illford hp5 plus ...

can you use this developer with illford hp5 plus film? If so, how long and what's the agitation like?
Asked by: Jordan
The place to look is the Massive Development Chart. If someone tried it the answers will be there.
Answered by: Howard
Date published: 2021-08-14

What changed with respect with the older version? ...

What changed with respect with the older version? What chemicals?
Asked by: carlos
The label on the product indicates a "new formula" which implies a chemistry change. Checked on Kodak website, "KODAK PROFESSIONAL T-MAX Developers - New Formula, same great results!". After reviewing the documentation, © 2017 Kodak Alaris Inc.December 2017 • J-86, there was no mention as to exactly what was changed.
Answered by: D2F
Date published: 2024-05-18
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