[Leica] B&W Processing Turnaround, Providers

[john.o.newell at comcast.net (J. Newell)]

Ken and all others - 

Thanks, I had actually forgotten that I have had a couple of rolls of 
BW400CN in the fridge to test.  The only thing about this film (and XP2) is 
that they're ISO 400.  I often try to use slower films to allow use of 
larger apertures.  A quick search doesn't show any ISO 100 versions of B&W 
films that will develop in C41 chemistry - did I miss it/them?

In any case, it's a great suggestion - I'll definitely follow through on 
this.

Many thanks to all
John

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: Kenneth Frazier <kennybod@mac.com> 

> 
> On Apr 11, 2007, at 11:46 AM, J. Newell wrote: 
> 
> > What are other people doing for B&W processing, other than doing it 
> > at home? What kind of turnaround time, what quality issues (if any)? 
> 
> Hi, John, 
> 
> You've gotten several responses about BW400CN and Ilford XP2. I use 
> the former almost exclusively, but on occasion use the Ilford film, 
> and like it. It seems to scan a bit differently, but I still get 
> great results with it. 
> 
> The only problem I have is in getting my 120 BW400CN processed. 
> There is only one shop convenient to me that processes 120 
> chromogenic film, and they're having problems with the 
> processor....roller marks and gunk on the negatives. 
> 
> So, I'm picking up a Jobo ATL 1000 in a few weeks, complete with all 
> accessories, for $75.00, from a film lab that's going all digital. 
> 
> But, I'll still probably use the 400CN films. I really like the look. 
> 
> Now, if i could still get Kodak Panatomic-X,...... 
> 
> Ken