Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/03/26

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Subject: Re: [Leica] PYRO
From: Disfromage@aol.com
Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2000 13:20:38 EST

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