Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/04/06

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Ilford Delta 100 --now 400
From: Henry Ambrose <digphoto@nashville.net>
Date: Thu, 6 Apr 2000 14:57:38 -0500
 
>My tests of Delta 400 in Rodinal have been disasters. (Delta 100 in Rodinal
>have a nice etching like grain effect making them look sharp.)
>
>Delta 400 in Xtol is very good for natural light, with a rich tonal
>rendition. However, if  at all possible, I prefer to use Delta 100 and to
>open up a step or two and or shoot at slower speed. I like that Delta 400
>and 100 have the same development times in Xtol 1+1 (provided you push both
>by the same factor, which I always do), this simplifies work.
>
>
Try Ilford DDX with your Delta 400.
I'm very happy with it.

rate at 400 - 8 mins- 71 degrees - agitate 10 sec every minute

sharp!

Henry Ambrose