Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/01/15

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Subject: Re: [Leica] FR X500 film developer
From: Jerry Lehrer <jerryleh@pacbell.net>
Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2004 08:36:11 -0800
References: <02a201c3db2a$ef0caac0$ea2bb2cd@dnai.com>

Roland

I used that developer quite a bit, and can vouch for it's effectiveness.

I would guess that Richard Knoppow might have a reference to the
formulation.  Unfortunately, I sold my Photo Lab Index which MIGHT
have the formula.

Jerry

Roland Smith wrote:

> In the 1950s, There was a developer, FR X500, that I found great for pushing
> Tri-X and Plus-X.  I could really push black & white film to as much as ASA
> 2000+/- for Tri-X.
>
> I wonder what the formula was and if the developer is available under a
> different brand name?
>
> Roland Smith
> Oakland, California
>
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In reply to: Message from "Roland Smith" <roland@dnai.com> ([Leica] FR X500 film developer)