Re: HIE developed in xtol

[George L Smyth <GLSmyth@xxxxxxx>]

J.Wood wrote:
> 
> >
> >I've souped HIE with Xtol shot at EI 250 (my "normal" shooting speed) with
> >excellent results.  Without comparitive testing, I would say that HIE's film
> >speed via Xtol is very close to D76.
> >
> >george
> >
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> I too have never used XTOL.  Is there any advantage over D-76 or HC-110 or
> is it just another one which will work on HIE?

For me, the advantages are that it can be mixed with room temperature water, has
better keeping ability, and can be used in a variety of dilutions.  I used D76
for years and cannot say anything bad about the developer.  However, Xtol is
just more convenient to use.

george

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