Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/02/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Iflord's data sheet for Delta 3200 (you can download it in .pdf format from their Web site---it's a bit more forthcoming than what's printed on the film box) recommends 6.5 minutes in Xtol (stock), 9.5 minutes in D-76 stock for an EI of 1600. I tried their recommended time for Xtol at EI 3200, and thought the results weren't that good. You can also try the Massive Dev Chart (http://www.users.dircon.co.uk./~migol/photo/devframe.html) for other suggestions. Chuck Albertson Seattle, Wash. - ----- Original Message ----- From: "BOB KRAMER" <BobKramer@COOPERCARRY.com> To: "'Leica List'" <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2000 1:28 PM Subject: [Leica] Delta 3200 > Hi all, > > The other night on a bit of a whim, I grabbed a couple of rolls of Delta > 3200 and more or less arbitrarily shot it at 1600 (gotta' do something to > speed up that 50mm Summicron!). Now that I have shot these rolls, does > anyone have any suggested developer and time/temp for the 1600 EI? > > I was thinking of giving Xtol a try, but this wasn't listed as one of the > developer options on the film packaging. Has anyone used Xtol with this > film, or should I just go with good ol' D-76? I am looking for reasonably > fine grain with good overall tonal gradation, FWIW. > > Thanks for your input! > > Bob Kramer > Atlanta, GA >