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Increased Film Speed

 

  • Developer temp is too high due to a stuck developer termostat.
  • Incoming water is too hot driving up the developer temp.
  • Dryer temp is too high driving up the developer temp.
  • Developer has been improperly mixed (not enough water).
  • Starter was not added to the developer in the processor after it was changed.
  • Wrong brand of starter was added to the developer.
  • Safelight is incompatible with the film, fogging it.
  • Replenishment rate is too high.