Process for forming a direct positive image

摘要

A process for forming a direct positive image which comprises image-wise exposing a light-sensitive material comprising a support having provided thereon at least one internal latent image type direct positive silver halide photographic emulsion layer, subjecting the selecting material to whole surface exposure before or during developing process, and then developing the resulting material in the presence of a quaternary salt type nucleating agent or a hydrazine type nucleating agent. The process is very high in the latitude for changes of expose amount, developing time, developing solution components, process temperature and the like and makes it possible to progress the development is a short time even in a low pH developing solution.