Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/02/05

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: B&W film
From: Ken Wilcox <wilcox@umcc.umich.edu>
Date: Thu, 5 Feb 1998 07:14:22 -0500

Tri-X in FG7 and soduim sulfite is my all time favorite combination. I've
tried a few others including the AWFUL Tmax stuff and always return to the
former.

kw

>I am a long time user of tri-x-since before I bought my first Leica (M2-R) in
>the early '70s and now with an M-6. I develop it in FG-7 with sodium sulfite.
>I thought it would be nice to catch up with modern technology and try a newer
>film like Delta 400. Do any of my fellow LUGgers have experience with Delta
>400 and FG-7? Or, would I be better off with another developer? Is there a
>comparable film I'm overlooking? I've heard negative reports on T-max. Any
>input anyone has would be greatly appreciated.
>
>		Richard


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