u/Broken_Perfectionist

Many of you know that Arista Ortho Litho 3.0 is an inexpensive film—about $0.66 per 4×5 sheet. If you try it, be sure to order the 3.9" × 4.9" size; the version labeled 4" × 5" won’t fit standard film holders.

Although this film isn’t designed for continuous tones, I was able to get decent results after extensive experimentation and post processing. Here’s how I develop it.

• Arista Ortho Litho 3.0 Film (3.9" x 4.9")
  • B&H Photo
• EI 1.6. I use the reciprocity formula from Ilford Pan F+ which is Metered Time^(1.33)
  • Ilford Pan F+ Datasheet
• HC-110 1:214 Dilution
• Rotary Development 5 minutes 44 seconds @ 68F. If you develop by hand, my guess would be 6 minutes 45 seconds.
• Post processing usually requires lowering the brightness and levels and curves adjustments. Occasionally you'll need to do localized dodging and burning as well.

It's a great low risk starter film to familiarized yourself with loading, shooting and developing.

Good luck!

Fun fact: George Gordon Meade was an Army engineer that designed Barnegat Lighthouse in 1855 and completed in 1859. Four years later, he was a major general in command of the Army of the Potomac during the Civil War and defeated General Robert E. Lee at the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863.

George Gordon Meade's great-great-great grandson is actor Matthew Fox, best known for his leading roles in Party of Five and Lost.

Fun fact: George Gordon Meade was an Army engineer that designed Barnegat Lighthouse in 1855 and completed in 1859. Four years later, he was a major general in command of the Army of the Potomac during the Civil War and defeated General Robert E. Lee at the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863.

George Gordon Meade's great-great-great grandson is actor Matthew Fox, best known for his leading roles in Party of Five and Lost.