Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/01/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Since you are so knowledgable, let me pick your brain further! BTW, thanks for the sulphite tip. I have always subscribed to the theory that 'seasoned' and replenished D-76 got better and better because of the bromide that builds up in it. In fact, a similar "automatic" developer as the divided D-76 advises to add Potassium Bromide to keep the shadow areas clear of fog, though it cuts the effective speed. I was wondering if you have anything to relate regarding replenishment and one shot use and the purported effects of bromide? Personally, I use the replenished D-76 with older style emulsions ( Tri-X et al.), even going so far as to using a tube roller and a five roll Gepe tank- no aerial fog, no over agitation! If I start to experiement, I think I'll try the Tech-Pan in D-76 first, and get some sort of base line- see what I might expect! ( After a busy day of production and of re-calibrating the densitometer, and setting up control strip charts for the C-41 machine at work, I may just wait 'til Tuesday to get my hands wet again!!) :) dwpost@msn.com