Semi-stand in a dilute developer keeps the highlights of a bright steppe afternoon from blocking up. One gentle inversion at the halfway mark is enough; more than that and the edges start to show surge marks along the sprocket holes.
A handheld incident meter forces a pause before every frame. That pause is most of the point: fewer frames, more intent, and contact sheets worth keeping.
Grade 2½ with a short burn on the sky has become the default for the winter roll. The next batch goes on fibre paper once the wash tray stops leaking.