Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/01/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Mon 4-Jan-1999 Dan Post wrote: >Bryant- >While I'm on a rioll- I have to pipe up and agree with Joe- I started with >Tri-X and D-76 or Diafine 35 years ago, and still use it for the most part >today. I think that the results of Ilford HP5, Kodak Tri-X and Agfapan 400 >are pretty much the same- but do get with something and explore its >possibilities to the fullest! Good Luck! >Dan Bryant, One word of caution if you settle on D-76. Please be advised that its PH level increases as it ages causing increased contrast in the neg. Tri-X may not be affected too bad since it's "old technology" film. However, this characteristic will wreak utter havoc with films like TMax. According to John Sexton, this developer should be used at 1:1 to minimize the aging problem, and all quantities discarded after sitting on the shelf for one month! When I use this developer I buy it in the quart size to keep it as fresh as possible. More expensive, but you're assured of consistency. Of course, if ya shoot a lot this won't be a problem anyway. Just my .02 worth... Best Regards, Alan