Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/02/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]There is an article describing the hydrogen peroxide fuming method in an old issue of Darkroom Magazine. So, although I've never tried it, I can attest to the fact that this is not a big leg pulling exercise. I know I saved the issue so as soon as I have a chance I'll dig around and see if I can find it. Bryan - -----Original Message----- From: Gareth Jolly <gareth.jolly@minters.com.au> To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Date: Wednesday, February 17, 1999 2:06 PM Subject: Re: [Leica] Delta 3200 -Reply >There is a procedure described in 'The Darkroom Cookbook' for pushing >Tri-X to 3200, while retaining shadow detail. From memory, it involves >transferring the film to a new long tank containing a warmed hydrogen >peroxide bath for a period. An empty spool or two at the bottom of the >long tank keeps the film suspended above the bath, in the fumes of the >hydrogen peroxide. > >I've have to admit I never tried it - although I'm planning to at some point >when I can work out the logistics. > >>>> Eric Welch <ewelch@ponyexpress.net> 18/February/1999 03:07am >>>> >At 04:43 PM 2/17/99 +0000, you wrote: >>Pushing Tri-X or HP5+ to 1600 will give better results at half the cost > >Not correct if you're talking image quality will well processed P3200 or >Delta. Tri-X pushed to 1600 is going to be missing major shadow detail >that >will be in the higher-speed films which are actually right on at around >1200 to 1600 ISO. > >Eric Welch >St. Joseph, MO >http://www.ponyexpress.net/~ewelch > >I disagree with unanimity. > >