Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/01/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]There was an article in a magazine (I believe it was the excellent Camera & Darkroom) by the developer of Xtol and he states that the developer was designed specifically for the T-Max films. I use T-Max 100, 400, and 3200, all souped in Xtol 1:1 and get great results. Try Xtol 1:1 (one-shot), you'll like it. To T-Max developer, just say no. Skip At 1/2/00 05:56 PM -0800, you wrote: >One other thing that I've finally done, try XTOL develpoer 1:1. Quite >frankly I can't imagine going back to Tmax developer after what I've seen >this past few weeks, even Tmax film looks different, better........negs >appear smoother? Not sure what it is, but the prints almost look like those >old images. Nice! > >The EXTOL makes Tri-x AND Tmax look smooth. The pictures aren't any better, >but the prints look better! :) > >ted - ----------------------------------------------- Skip Williams Westfield, NJ skipwilliams@pobox.com - -----------------------------------------------