Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/01/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]There seems to be some confusion/problem with FX-39 here on the LUG. This is a developer made by the UK company Paterson. It is based on a formula by a guy who has formulated a whole range of developers (Unitol, Acutol etc.) for the company, and they are all excellent products in my opinion. FX-39 in particular is formulated for the newer T-grain films (Ilford Delta 100, Kodak T-max 100 etc.) and is only really suitable and recommended for films below 200iso. The company recommend their alternative product Aculux2 for higher speed films. I use this latter product and can recommend it. Both products are relatively expensive but have the advantage that they are packed in small bottles (300ml - 10 fl.oz) and the largest size that they market is 2 x 300ml. for about $9. They say that they do this to ensure chemicals are not stored for too long in the darkroom. If anyone is interested I can contact their sales department and try and ensure that sales literature/list of US stockists is mailed to them. They also market a whole range of darkroom items, together with b&w film and paper here in the UK. Please email me direct if you are interested. BTW, I have no connection with the company but have enjoyed using their products since I started in photography in about 1960. Gerry (UK)