Re: Ilford Ilfotec HC and HIE

[Ralph Patterson <patterson@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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> >
> > 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
> 

George why don't you use Xtol for your 4x5 infrared?  And what speed are
you using for the 4x5 vs 35mm?
I haven't developed that many 4x5's but I have always used Xtol.  Can't
say I'm as pleased as I am with the 35mm.  But a $2 a pope I don't
experiment a lot either.  Maybe I should.

Ralph
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