[Leica] XP-2

[Bill Pearce]

Late in my film shooting days I gave XP-2 a try. It was "interesting" but 
problematic. I found that negatives shot at speeds higher than 100 were 
unprintable, but one of the IR filters on my Ilford VC head just shattered 
into a million pieces for no reason, and I was unable to replace it, so I 
discontinued testing. Was fascinated with the possibilities for travel.

Anything processed on late model minilabs is questionable for archival 
reasons. Late models were designed so they could be put anywhere in any 
Walgreens/CVS without running water. Rinse tanks were supposed to be 
refilled with fresh water on a regular schedule, but I suspect that those 
schedules were not adhered to. I often wondered if it would be possible to 
re rinse at home, but I suppose it would require additional trips through 
other chemicals. I think there was not replenishment on other chemicals too! 
It's amazing how much "good enough" took over photography recently.

-----Original Message----- 
From: Ken Carney
Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2015 12:55 PM
To: Leica Users Group
Subject: Re: [Leica] XP-2

I have read stories about rating from 100 (bright light) to 400 (low
light), but it worked for me at 400 for about everything.  Also, these
films deteriorate pretty rapidly (if processed by a one-hour place), so
best to scan them right away.

Ken

On 11/25/2015 11:27 AM, Bryk Oliver wrote:
> How should I rate XP-2 if none of the images will be printed?
>
> Thanks for any advice based on experience,
>
> Oliver
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