Very underexposed Delta 400 development help.

B&W Film

Ive accidentally left my exposure compensation dial on -2 when shooting Delta 400 already at EI 1600. So shooting it at EI 6400. Huge mistake on my part.

Is there any way to save it??. Like any times for development for pushing 4 stops to 6400 ( i understand there is already going to be a huge loss in image quality). Massive Dev Chart only shows dev times up to EI 3200.....or is it advisable to develop at EI 3200 and hope that there's enough exposure latitude to have some sort of acceptable image?

Posted Aug 12, 2025, 5:44 PM UTC

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