Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/01/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Does anybody know of a simple test of whether the developer is still usable, without having to go through the whole process with a test film? Ben RBedw51767@aol.com wrote: > Mike: > > Unfortunately all of these posts on Xtol have me paranoid. My Xtol is five > months old and I haven't been very careful in my storage practices. I think > you are absolutely correct in suggesting that tests be conducted before > processing important negatives. > > Couldn't live without Delta and Xtol! > > Bob > > << It always amazes me how so many of us (I've done it too) will risk > important work with a couple of bucks worth of questionable developer. I > recently souped some Delta 400 in XTOL that was about 3 mos old--no > problem. Before I use it again, assuming I just can't bear to chuck it and > mix a new batch, I will run a test roll first. The shelf life will vary > considerable depending on storage conditions, including temperature, > exposure to light, how much air is in the top of the bottle. Test first! > > -Mike > >>