Re: Litho Film

[Joel Alpers <joel.alpers@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Sam Smith wrote:
> 
> >The 8x10 film I got is Kodak FGRP. I bought two (outdated) boxes from eBay.
> >I haven't tried it yet, so it may have fogging problems as well, though it
> >has been unopened, so at least -that- kind of fogging shouldn't be a problem.
> 
> Didn't you buy film from Adorama a year or so ago, or did you use that up?

Oh, -that- ;)

Les and I did buy some Litho film from Freestyle (4x5") some time ago. Les
has tried his, I haven't. Les??

 
> >
> >You could try adding a little restrainer to your developer for yours...
> 
> I try not to restain myself too much.

We're all well aware of that...

> >I bought Steve Anchell's "Darkroom Cookbook" book -- very good. I'm all anxious
> >to try out some new stuff as soon as I can afford it!
> 
> Any details on this book? Source?

Currently in print. He gives bunches (60? 100?) of forumlas for film 
and paper developers, toners, etc. I bought mine at the local camera store
because I didn't feel like ordering one thing. I think the Formulary carries
it, I'm sure places like B&H and Freestyle do as well.  www.amazon.com
shows it for $21.56.
 
> >
> >Agfa film: Any of the normal reversal kits and formulas should be able to
> >work with Agfa film, even Scala. There are reports on the WEB about people
> >having good results with the Sprint reversal kit with Scala.
> 
> My outdated experience with reversal kits is they were primarily made for
> films with a low ISO/ASA rating, like 25 or 50. Has this changed? You also
> had to use the film at half its rating to reverse it.

You're right on the 1-stop downrating, on the kits I've seen.

It probably is better on slower films, but I don't know if that's a 
requirement. Paul??

Joel.