Re: XTOL very good results.

[Jaap Los <imagefotografie@xxxxxx>]

George L Smyth wrote:
> 
> Karin2001@xxxxxxx wrote:
> >
> > 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!
> 
> Actually, this is why you test before commiting important film to a new
> developer.  If you get thin negatives, you need to either lower the EI or
> increase the development time, depending upon the circumstances.  That's all.
> 
> Kodak (Ilford, Fuji, Konica, etc.) hasn't a clue as to what equipment you are
> using, how you are rating the film, how you are metering the scene, what filters
> you are using, etc.  The times given for Xtol are probably closer than you'll
> find for any other developer out there.
> 
> Ever try HIE and D76 at the suggested time?  I'll bet nearly everyone here has
> done that, been disappointed with the bulletproof negatives, and adjusted
> accordingly.  Everyone - especially infrared users - should do their own testing
> with their own equipment to obtain their own unique results.
> 
> george
> 
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>
George,
I fully agree with you. That's the answer on all questions about XTOL
etc. Get testing and find out yourself before you damn a developer!
- -- 
Sincere greetings
Jaap Los
Alkmaar, The Netherlands

See also my Infrared Photography Homepage specially made for you with
lots of information and links to other sites.
at:   http://home.wxs.nl/~losjb/


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