Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/05/03

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Tri-X/D-23 replenishment!!
From: Mark Rabiner <mark@rabiner.cncoffice.com>
Date: Wed, 03 May 2000 11:22:24 -0700

Rich Lahrson wrote:
> 
> Mark Rabiner wrote:
> > 100 gramas of sulfite per liter for 35mm negs is too much!
> > That's the same as D76 Straight if you've ever seen that grain. Most people like
> > that 1:1.
> 
> Hi Mark,
> 
>      I haven't noticed any problem with it.  I use the replenish formula, D-25R.
> My prints are very small, 2 1/2 X 4 inches for the Leica images and about
> 4 X 4 for the Rolleiflex images.
> 
>                                         Cheers,
>                                                         Rich

At that size you certainly have some leeway Rich but someday you may want to see
them a tad bigger!
Like one of those mural sized 4x6 inch prints!
The beauty of D23 I we mentioned off list is it's ability to be mixed quickly by
volume; spoons.
Mixing it up fresh!
But you don't find many people replenishing even their gallon of D76 any more! 
Development in questionable sludge (DQS) has gone the way of the Dodo!!!
You build up Bromides and silver in that Gallon of developer each time you use
it. Your pH does all kinds of unpredictable things!
One shot use has been the smart way to fly for decades!
I say PHOOEY to replenishment!
Mark Rabiner!