Ilford PQ Universal Developer 5L

Description

Ilford PQ Universal Developer 5L

Ilford PQ Universal Developer 5L is a liquid concentrate developer for both paper and film. Suitable to use with any black and white photographic paper. You can expect it to produce a slightly warm tone print compared to other developers.

PQ Universal is also suitable to develop technical films. This is the case for both Ilford and other brands of technical film. Dish and tray development is also possible with some general purpose sheet films. A particularly good option when you need a fast, high contrast developer. Keep in mind that Ilford would not recommend this developer if a high degree of enlargement is what you are after.

PQ Universal is a dimezones/hydroquinone based developer. It is also available in 1L and 500ml bottles.

How To Use

As it is a concentrate, you dilute it to make a working solution. To prepare PQ Universal, dilute 1+9. That means one part developer to nine parts water. The dilution is the same for both paper and film processing. Make sure you mix together thoroughly before use.

How To Develop Film

If you would like to learn more about developing your own film, you should read our guides How To Develop Black And White Film and How To Develop Colour Film. Both guides will walk you through each step of developing film at home.

Also, check out How To Develop Film At Home for a list of everything you’ll need. How To Prepare Film Developing Chemistry will explain how to get your chemicals ready for processing. Once you’re ready to go, find your Black And White Film Developing Times.

You can explore further and look at How To Stand Develop Film and Pushing and Pulling Film.

Film Developing Chemicals

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