Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/10/26
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I also find Delta 100 (and 400 for that matter) extremely contrasty if not handled carefully. Curt thanks for your 80ASA rating and XTOL development tip. I have generally rated this film at 100, expose for the shadow of choice, then develop -20% of the recommended time in Plus. This gives some dreamy results on both the 100 and 400 emulsions. Regards, Rob. ---------- Curt wrote: > stuff can get out of hand if you're not careful so if you don't use XTOL, > pull development 20% below the manufacturer's recs. > > Curt > Henry wrote: > >At 01:49 PM 10/24/97 PST, David wrote: > > Off and on, I enjoy shooting b & w with Ilford Delta 100. I am > generally not satisfied with the results. The prints do not stand up, > which means that contrast lacks, I think. I have not use any filters