Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/03/26
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]In a message dated 03/26/2000 11:27:16 AM, you wrote: <<I was given a book, and some pyro developer by a dear friend, and I was finally going to take the plunge, and try to use it. >> Dan, Try it! It's wonderful stuff. Were you given Gordon Hutchings "Book of Pyro" and PMK? If so, just follow his instructions, and I think you'll be pleased. It's very sharp, but minimizes grain at the same time. Highlight separation is fabulous- they don't ever seem to block up. I find that I lose a little speed, maybe 1/2 a stop, which to me is no big deal. I use it regularly with 35mm FP-4 and Pan-F and get great results. I also use it with sheet film, Bergger BPF 200 and the negatives just glow. Be sure to read and follow all the safety warnings, it is toxic. I wear vinyl examination gloves and buy the developer premixed, so I am not exposed to the dust from dry chemicals. Let us know how you like it. Richard Wasserman