Re: XTOL very good results.

[Russ Rosener <rrosener@xxxxxxxxxx>]

>In a message dated 98-05-31 20:57:16 EDT, you write:
>
><< ust my 2c worth, but I found that I couldn't get enough contrast out of my
> > HIE with XTOL. I love the developer for TMX and TMY, but after four rolls
> > in a row of thin HIE negs (and after four different runs of film with
> > incresingly long processing times) I have returned to using D-76 for 8.5
> > minutes. >>
>I also have had very disappointing results with Xtol.  Extremely thin negs.
>Yesterday I ruined several rolls of film with it.  That's the last time I'll
>use it.  Why does Kodak give developing times for other films if they are not
>consistent.  I know several other photographers who have the same complaint.
>This is not with HIE, but other films.  Just thought I'd throw this in!
>
>Karin Kelly Burns

As with any film/developer/meter system it's wise to test before souping
several rolls of irreplaceable film....I'm not sure what film you used XTOL
with, but so far I've been within 1/2 stop using Kodak's development times.
	I don't use XTOL much just because I'm lazy and prefer to dilute
liquid developers at the time of use. I feel you more consistency using a
one shot liquid rather than having the working solution oxidizing in a
bottle. AGFA Rodinal and Kodak HC-110 always work pretty well and have been
around forever, so the consistency from batch to batch and longevity are
very good.

Russ Rosener

Russ Rosener
Atelier Electronica
http://home.stlnet.com/~rrosener/Archaic_Cyberspace.html


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