[Leica] Pushing Tri-X learning curve - my first attempt

[mark at rabinergroup.com (Mark Rabiner)]

> Thanks for the response.
> Well, of course I'm aware of Neopan 1600 andother native 1600 films, I
> just prefer to take an edneavor of stocking up on single film which
> would provide me the versatility of wide E.I. range with necessary
> compensating development, and Tri-X appears to offer these features. I
> managed to establish my approaches whooting it at 200 and 400 processing
> in HC-110 accordingly, at that stage I'm trying to establish its pushing
> approach. That was my first attempt, I'll refine my development for this
> setup to see what can be squeezed out of this combination.
> Of course, for a dedicated shot I'd buy a particular 1600 film but that
> involves driving to the city and spending at least half day for that.
> Otherwise, being able to push your regular film sounds very convenient.
> 
> BTW, I indeed refer to Massive Dev. Chart, and the times for development
> are taken from there as a starting points. I indeed notice Xtol gets
> advised by many, it appears I'll try one as soon as will establish my
> way through HC-110 (I prefer learning single dev/film combination prior
> to switching to another one). Perhaps giving a try to Neopan 400 and
> 1600 will also be a good idea in a foresable future...
> 
> Best, Alex
> 
> 


Yes the Massive Dev. Chart would give one the impression that it is
practical to use just about any film at any ASA.
Its loony tunes.
I'd get some basic books and black and white photographic technique and read
them.

There is not time saving nor other reason to try to make fast films slow or
slow films fast. 
Get some books.

Mark William Rabiner
rabinergroup.com