Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/05/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I think you have hit on the problem! I have always used XTOL non diluted and have found that for rolls larger than 24 the developer exhausts easily unless I use at least 350ml. The result ranged from useless negs to negs with blasted highlights but no shadow detail at all. (A strange effect that gives high contrast highlights and flat as a pancake shadows) Since the original poster was cutting XTOL and still using 300ml I would bet he didn't have enough active developer. Xtol per Kodaks rec tends to produce thinner negs than D-76, but when you throw in this added rinkle they could end up garbage. Best wishes Dan States > >Did you adhere to the minimum amount of developer per roll as stated in the >XTOL documentation? > > > > > Gentlepeople, > > > > For the second time in as many months, I have had problems with >developing > > Tmax in XTOL and I was wondering if I was alone. > > > > I developed a single roll of Tmax 100 in fresh XTOL diluted 1:1 (total >of > > 300 ml) at 75 degrees. According to the chart, development time > > was to have > > been 7 minutes and I agitated ever minute. My result was almost > > clear film > > with only the barest hint of an exposure. > > > > Ordinarily I will develop at 70 degrees for 8 and 1/2 minutes and have >no > > problems. Is there something off on the charts or what? > > Fortunately I also > > shot color (OT: Leica R8 and 100 APO for some headshots of a Miss >Colorado > > contestant) so the afternoon wasn't a total loss but now I am fearful of > > ever using Tmax again. > > > > Any suggestions? > > > > Bill in Denver > > > _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com