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Re: Using Xtol


  • From: George L Smyth <GLSmyth@xxxxxxx>
  • Subject: Re: Using Xtol
  • Date: Mon, 01 Jun 1998 06:34:41 -0400

David Riecks wrote:
> 
> George:
> 
> I'm curious, why are you not using with slow films. Is it just because the
> development time is much shorter? (I see Plus-x is 5.25 minutes at 68
> degrees F).

It's really just a matter of preferring Rodinal to do the duties with slower
films.  With the tighter grain structures, acutance becomes more of an issue,
and that's where Rodinal really shines.  I don't use Plus-X, but if I did I
would probably use Xtol, as Rodinal would produce grainy negatives (of course,
if that's what your looking for, then Rodinal is your choice of developer).

george

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