Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/02/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Bob Kramer wrote: >I was thinking of giving Xtol a try, but this wasn't listed as one of the >developer options on the film packaging. Has anyone used Xtol with this >film, or should I just go with good ol' D-76? I am looking for reasonably >fine grain with good overall tonal gradation, FWIW>>>>>>>>>> Hello Bob, You'll proably get a half dozen answers to your question on EXTOL & dev. time. I just started to use EXTOL and am quite impressed with the results compared to T-max dev, I souped some 3200 the other evening and used 9 minutes at 75 degrees and they looked fine and printed like a dream with my Leica enlarger. However, like I said, that's what worked for me. Others will have any number of other times. But without question, I'm extremely impressed with the results of EXTOL with several other films. Boy along time since I switched and I must say I'm glad I did. Just need to see how it holds up under a number of other real life lighting situations. I'm sure it'll be great! ted Ted Grant This is Our Work. The Legacy of Sir William Osler. http://www.islandnet.com/~tedgrant