{"product_id":"kodak-professional-d-76-developer-1-gal","title":"Kodak Professional D-76 Film Developer (To Make 1 gal)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"221\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe classic darkroom developer that built generations of negatives.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"497\"\u003eSome formulas come and go. Others define the standard. Kodak Professional D-76 has been a benchmark black-and-white film developer for decades — trusted by students, working photographers, and master printers alike for its consistency, tonal balance, and dependable results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"625\"\u003eMix it fresh, pour it into your tank, and you’re stepping into one of the most time-tested darkroom traditions in photography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"671\"\u003eWhy photographers still choose D-76\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"1421\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"836\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"836\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"702\"\u003eLegendary tonal balance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"705\"\u003eFine grain + full shadow detail + smooth highlight roll-off → Negatives that print beautifully in the darkroom or scan with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"1015\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"1015\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"878\"\u003eVersatile performance across films\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"881\"\u003eDesigned to work with a wide range of black-and-white films → A reliable “default” developer for HP5, Tri-X, T-Max, and many others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1125\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1125\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1058\"\u003eFine grain with excellent sharpness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1061\"\u003eBalanced solvent action → Clean detail without harsh contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1285\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1285\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003eFlexible dilution options (stock or 1:1)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003eCan be used full strength or diluted → Control contrast, sharpness, and economy depending on your workflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1421\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1421\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1326\"\u003ePowder concentrate makes 1 gallon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003eMixes into a large working solution → Ideal for regular home processors or classroom labs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1440\"\u003eThe look\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1703\"\u003eD-76 is known for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003eclassic tonality\u003c\/strong\u003e — not overly punchy, not flat. It renders midtones naturally, preserves shadow detail, and keeps highlights under control. If you want negatives that feel timeless rather than trendy, this is a developer worth knowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1730\"\u003eWhat to consider\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"1965\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"1819\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1819\"\u003eRequires mixing from powder (accurate water temperature and full dissolution matter).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"1872\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1872\"\u003eStock solution has a finite shelf life once mixed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"1965\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1875\" data-end=\"1965\"\u003eNot the most “edgy” developer if you’re chasing extreme acutance or high contrast effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"2043\"\u003eBut if you value reliability and balanced results, that’s exactly the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2050\" data-end=\"2063\"\u003eIdeal for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2065\" data-end=\"2225\"\u003eDarkroom photographers, film students, educators, and home developers who want a proven, flexible black-and-white developer with predictable, beautiful results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2253\"\u003eLooking Glass tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2255\" data-end=\"2393\"\u003eIf you’re building your home processing kit, D-76 is one of the best places to start. 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