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ID-3 Ilford Soft Contrast Developer

Metol 6 g  
Sodium Sulphite (anh) 25 g  
Sodium Carbonate (anh) 37.5 g  
Potassium Bromide 1 g  
Water to 1 litre  

To use: Dilute 1+ 3

Concentrated Stock Solutions ID-3

Part A      
Metol 12 g 60 g  
Sodium Sulphite (anh) 50 g 250 g  
Water to 1 litre 5 litre  
       
Part B      
Potassium Bromide 2 g 10 g
Sodium Carbonate (anh) 75 g 375 g  
Water to 1 litre 5 litres  

To use: Dilute 1 A +1 B + 6 Water

Films  - Dish 12 mins, Tank 15mins 20ºC ,  Papers  2 mins 20ºC

This developer can be made up as a single or two part solution, but for more critical use the 2 part solution is more consistent.

This is the same formula as Kodak D165, which is similar to Kodak Selectol Soft (Kodak use 37 g Sodium Carbonate in a Single solution)