Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/11/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Axel Schwieker wrote: > > Peter Shier wrote: > > > > Good question. I should have mentioned that. I use a fine art B+W lab here > > in town (Dalmatian in Greensboro, NC). I will ask about their process > > tomorrow and post the info. > > seems like they are developing the Tri-x incorrectly. I'd suggest to get > a development drum and some chemicals and start processing on your own. > You will be rewarded with superior resultst and it will even pay off in > terms of money after ~20 rolls of film. DIY yields better results, it is > cheaper and more fun. > > Axel Two thoughts: a T grain neg is supposed to look thinner than old fashioned film but still print as full. IMO (and i know others differ) aikod Tri x has a real speed in most developers of 400. T Max 400 IMO opinion and experience and the shooters I know in town has a real speed of 320. A half stop slower than tri x of real speed. Also the curve shapes different and could be part of the issue. Tri x has a higher toe than T. Max which drops off (down) quicker. mark rabiner