Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/09/07
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Feli di Giorgio > So, lets say Ilford goes the way of the Dodo and takes Delta 3200 with it, > what's a good replacement? I don't shoot ISO 3200 all that much, if I did, I would consider a Noctilux first. When I do, I use Kodak TMZ 3200; I have been thinking about switching to Tri-X and Diafine. A few months ago, I shot about 10 rolls of Tri-X exposed at 1600 and developed in Diafine, and I rather like the look. There's grain, but that does not particularly bother me. Reasons for my potential switching to Tri-X ? Only one B&W film to deal with, cheaper than TMZ, widely available, longer shelf-life, and less sensitive to airport X-ray machines, at least that's what the theory says. One more endorsement for Diafine: the process is downright oblivious to time; just make sure it's more than 3 minutes for each of the 2 solutions. 3 minutes, 4 mintues, 5 minutes, who cares ? You fall asleep in the darkroom ? That's ok too. :-) Buzz, who insists that precise focus and exposure are overrated, must love this developer. :-) Cheers, - Phong