Re: Ilford Ilfotec HC and HIE

[George L Smyth <glsmyth@xxxxxxxxx>]

--- Clive Warren <Clive.Warren@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> At 4:37 am -0700 11/9/00, George L Smyth wrote:
> 
> 
> snip
> 
> >Keep in mind that Rodinal will give you markedly different results than D76
> (I
> >have no experience with Ilfotec HC).  As Rodinal does not do anything with
> the
> >grain clusters, you will get exceptionally grainy negatives.  Of course,
> this
> >may be what you are looking for, in which case you won't find a better
> >developer for this.
> >
> >I would recommend that you investigate Xtol.  I used to use D76 and 
> >switched to
> >Xtol for the development of my medium/fast speed film.  I am quite satisfied
> >with it and have experienced no problems.
> >
> >Cheers -
> >
> >george
> 
> 
> You have probably done this before, but how about a quick overview of 
> Xtol vs D76 for HIE.  Am assuming that you use Rodinal for Konica 750 
> IR.

Xtol and D76 are somewhat similar in gradation, though I can't remember the
specifics on the differences (it's been a few years since I switched).

I use Rodinal for my slow films (EI less than 100) and Konica (I use the 120
size) is certainly in that category.  I also use it for HSI (Kodak's 4X5
High-Speed Infrared), as it gives wonderful accutance, and the larger film size
does not allow the grain to be as prominent as the 35mm version.

Cheers -

george

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