Hi! I've been using 510 Pyro this year, almost on stand development and I got really impresed by the results. Have developed 120 Cinestil BWXX, a Tri-X from the late 1990s and JCH 400 @ 125. All came with rgeat tones and detail. Since I used it for the first time I haven't developed with another stock. Really liked it! And James, from Zone Imaging is a very nice guy to deal with, which contributes for the great experience. My best!

Such a great video!!! Really love the way you've organised it and also included all the info at the end. Big 510 pyro fan here!

I have just started working with 510 Pyro, and I've got to say..I'm impressed with the results! I'm very much looking forward to combining this developer with my film choice (Agfa APX 400) for next year's Frugal Film Project, and learning how I can get the best from that combination. 🙂👍

Nice video and images. I am using 510 Pyro for 4 months as my standard developer (in combination with the eco zone imaging alkaline fixer. I do not use any other developer, I shoot Kentmere and Fomapan films (120mm and 4x5 sheets) and use the developer in "stand-development" (delution 1:500 for 1 hour to 1hour and 15 minutes, only 60sec inversions at start) and "semi stand" (delution 1:200 for 20 minutes 60 sec inversions at start and midway) and I like the results. I scan the film with my digital camera and edit them with in Affinity photo (invert and sport removal) and Capture One (stiching, final editing and archive). I use a Ricohflex TLR and the Intrepid 4x5 camera.

I had trouble with streaking when I used 510 and the Eco Fix, but I switched to Fotospeed fix, plus, after fixing I add a selenium bath to the paterson tank and let it sit for a couple of minutes. The selenium creates more detail in highlight values (when toning prints it works the other way it deepens shadows). I have just dried a strip of FP4 and the negs look so good, rich, punchy, and not too stained, but certainly not streaky.

Another great video. Great information and images. Thank you

I started using Zone Imaging’s 510 Pyro early this year and have been very impressed. Have had excellent results using the semi stand times.

Someone else that finds cemetery images interesting! Nice shots! I'm wanting to try 510-Pyro but I'm on a septic system and a little worried about disposal.

Interesting developer. I can see using it in special situations. Not sure what those would be but when I'm shooting I'll know. Thanks for the informative video !

510 is my day to day developer, it gives great and consistent results and scans really well

I love Zone Imaging 510 Pyro, it gives me great results time after time.

I haven't tried Pyro yet, but definitely interested in seeing what it can do!

Thanks for the video. I also enjoy your written reviews. I saw recently that Camera Traders in Victoria is carrying 510 Pyro. Was tempted to try, but got scared off by the need for different fixer. Maybe I should take another look.

510-Pyro is a great developer; I have been using it for years. So are the Pyrocat developers and I cannot really decide between the two, even though the latter involves two solutions and is particularly impressive when using Steve Sherman's minimal agitation techniques. Here in New Zealand, I make up both myself.

Best developer I have used, I still like others for certain films but 510 Pyro is my Go-To for most of my mono work these days - it's exceptional with Ilford's Delta and Kodaks T grain films, it tames the contrast of films such as Pan F when stand developed - yeah I love the stuff

I made a few experiments with 510 but got very dense negatives with the times mentionend in the data sheet (i tried different films). So after just 2 sessions i left 510 pyro, back to Rodinal and then right now i develop tons of negatives with Atomal 49 1+1 and 1+2. I didnt print them yet, but so far i´m very happy with Atomal49. Great stuff in my opinion. Very compensating, very good for pushing. You definetely get more speed out of films then with Rodinal, i guess full Box speed. I pushed HP-5 to 3200 and it looks fantastic! Though i have to say, that one roll of the 510 negatives looks super dreamy and otherworldy (hp-5 in 1+100). For conclusion: i still love Rodinal ^^ 1+50 is great and i will def. try 1+100 (not stand developed!) for Rodinal glow.

I've been using 510 Pyro and it seems to me that not all emulsions suit it. For example with Delta 100 and Foma 100 I get mediocre results. However 510 and and TriX the results are really really outstanding, using the recommended semi stand. It seems 510 Pyro and TriX are made for each other. Thanks for the video!

Excellent information. Thanks a lot Alex. One comment about your film edit: the music is much too loud compared to the moments you talk. I love the good content with a funny semi nerds style! Keep up the good work!

I've found 510 works particularly well for half frame, I've put it down to the relatively strong staining. I do find the consistency a bit annoying, and I have worried that the green-leaning stain might be making printing a little trickier than it needs to be. I've just ordered some bf200 to try as an alternative, though apparently that does have a relatively weak stain, shall be interesting to compare.

Thanks for this video. I’ve been interested in 510 is something I’ve been interested for a while now. I have a few questions for you. Is 510 is good to use for first time developing? I’ve only developed a couple rolls so don’t have a lot of experience. My local lab told me that when shooting and intending to develop with 510, I should shoot a full stop over exposed because of how strong 510 can make the shadows, do you find this true? Have you tried using 510 with Fomapan films? May I ask what rotary machine you are using? I’m interested in purchasing one myself. Cheers!

Nice! I like d76 for it's very large available film development times.

Hi Alex. Victoria Camera Traders in BC sell it in store if you are looking for domestic resellers.

I would love to see your negs, I think I'm experiencing strong fogging that is more of an issue in print making

Great video! Have you tried developing Ferrania’s P30 with this developer?

Thank you!! what kind of film processor is the one you use?? Cheers.

Micheal Smith unfortunately passed away in 2018

You are aware that Michael Smith died in 2018 aren’t you?