Re: XTOL and TMAX developing recipes

[George L Smyth <GLSmyth@xxxxxxx>]

Tim Coffer wrote:
> 
> Ok, now that at least one person in the group admits/confesses to having
> used TMAX or XTOL developers for processing their HIE, could we share
> the successful recipes, please? :=)   I'm curious to try what has been
> proved by others to work, as opposed to fumbling in the dark repeatedly.
> I'd also appreciate any editorials regarding grain minimalization with
> either developer. More dilution of (and more time in) the developeris
> my guess, but again, if you've already invented that wheel, I'll at
> least start by imitating your design.
> Thanks in advance! Tim Coffer

You can find development times on Kodak's Web page.  They are located
at:

        KODAK:KODAK XTOL Developer for Small Tank and Tray Processing
        http://www.kodak.com/ppiHome/technicalPubs/ePubs/j107/j107.shtml

        KODAK:KODAK XTOL Developer for Rotary-Tube Processors
        http://www.kodak.com/ppiHome/technicalPubs/ePubs/j108/j108.shtml

I developed my 35mm HIE at the 1:3 dilution, following exposure via
EI250 metered TTL (through the lens).  I carefully selected this
dilution for one important reason - I only had 3 ounces of developer
remaining.  I developed at 75F for 13 3/4 minutes and the negatives look
fine.  I will be running tests in a couple of months when the IR picks
up and am really looking forward to seeing what it will do with 4X5.  I
have one gallon of D76 remaining and it will very probably be my last,
as I've found Xtol to be slightly superior in nearly every aspect.

george

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