Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/11/03
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dkhong@pacific.net.sg
>writes:
>
><< What's the difference between Acutol and Aculux in the quality that it
> produces in film development? >>
>In this country (UK) Acutol used to be made by Paterson and is no longer
>available. My knowledge of US chemicals is not great but I have a feeling
>that the Acutol you mention is manufactured by a US manufacturer whereas
>Aculux is manufactured in the UK by Paterson and not generally available in
>the US as they do not import chemicals (no distributor the last time I
asked).
>
>I now often use Aculux which I find to be a very good developer for all
>films, producing fine grain and a very good tonal range. Acutol (UK
>variety) was also a good developer in its time but has been left behind by
>modern formulations which give finer grain and better tonal range.
>
>Gerry
>
Both Acutol and Aculux are available here and are made by Paterson. I
gather from the shop assistant that Acutol has better acutance but is also
granier whereas Aculux is finer grained but is not so sure about the
acutance compared to Acutol.
Dan K.
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