Kodak Professional HC-110 Developer - 1 Litre

The classic, flexible black-and-white film developer for photographers who like control.

Kodak Professional HC-110 Developer is a highly concentrated liquid developer for black-and-white film. Known for its versatility, consistency, and long-standing place in darkroom practice, HC-110 is a dependable choice for photographers who want a developer that can handle a wide range of films, subjects, and contrast preferences.

Because it is used at different dilutions, HC-110 gives photographers meaningful control over development time, contrast, and working style. It can be mixed directly from concentrate or prepared as a stock solution first, making it useful for both occasional home darkroom users and more regular black-and-white film processors.

Looking Glass Photo’s Take:

HC-110 is one of those darkroom staples that has earned its reputation the honest way: by being practical, flexible, and reliable. It is especially appealing if you want one black-and-white developer that can cover a lot of ground without needing a shelf full of chemistry.

It is a concentrated developer, so it does require careful measuring and dilution. But that is also part of its strength. Once you get comfortable with your preferred dilution and workflow, HC-110 becomes a very efficient, repeatable choice for developing black-and-white film.

Why photographers like Kodak HC-110 Developer

• Highly concentrated liquid formula: Easy to store, efficient to use, and designed to be diluted before development.
• Flexible dilution options: Can be mixed from concentrate or from a 1:3 stock solution, depending on your preferred workflow.
• Good shadow detail: Helps preserve important tonal information in darker parts of the negative.
• Wide development latitude: A forgiving choice for photographers working with different films, lighting conditions, and processing goals.
• Moderately fine grain: Produces a classic black-and-white look with good sharpness and tonal separation.
• Useful for normal or push processing: A versatile option when you need to adapt development to exposure choices or shooting conditions.
• Efficient one-shot use: Can be mixed for single-use processing and discarded after development.
• A trusted darkroom standard: A long-running favorite among black-and-white film photographers who value consistency and control.

Good for

• Home black-and-white film developing
• Traditional darkroom workflows
• Photographers developing a variety of black-and-white films
• Normal development and push-processing workflows
• Fine-art, documentary, street, and everyday film photography
• Photographers who want one flexible developer rather than several specialized formulas

Important note

Kodak Professional HC-110 Developer is a concentrated photographic chemical and must be diluted before use. Always follow the current Kodak mixing instructions and safety guidance, and use proper darkroom handling practices.

Ideal for

Black-and-white film photographers who want a flexible, concentrated liquid developer with reliable results, useful dilution options, and a classic darkroom workflow.