Re: Spots on HIE

[pauck@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Marco Pauck)]

> > I am not sure how many of you have similiar
> > problems, but I have white spots
> > on my negatives. 

I never had any problems, until I developed the last batch in XTOL 1+1.
I've used D-76 1:1 with HIE for years.

The spots are quite large (no 'pinholes') with a soft border.
My first idea was "air bubbles" but I'm not sure as I always try to
disloge them after pouring in the developer. I will probably put some
samples on the web as soon as I've time to print and scan them ...

The only time I got similar results was with TMZ (T-MAX 3200) in T-MAX
developer.

> I understand your frustration, but it is good to know this problem is
> not happening just to me.  I recently read a message posted on this
> list which made several reccommendations about developing HIE to avoid
> this spotting effect.  They were...
> 
> 1. Do not use a presoak

Really?! I'm thinking about doing a presoak to avoid air bubbles (if
they are the real cause of the problem).

> 2. Drop the film in a tank full of developer rather than pouring it in

Haven't tried this yet but ...

> 3. Tap it immediately to disloge any air bubbles

... always doing this.

BTW: The negatives look quite thin using the recommended development
time for the 0.58 gamma. Hmmm, maybe I should stick to good old D-76 ...

	Marco
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