Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/02/04

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Fw: Photos
From: Tina Manley <images@InfoAve.Net>
Date: Sun, 04 Feb 2001 16:10:16 -0500

I like TMax, too, Stuart.  I've been using it since it came out and after I 
tried it with Xtol that's all I use.

Tina

Tina Manley, ASMP
http://www.tinamanley.com


At 01:21 PM 2/4/01 -0600, you wrote:
>I sent this message to Julian Thomas, however I'd like to pose the question
>to the group.
>
>I'm just trying to get some opinions.  I notice that there are many
>comments on this group regarding the use of Tri-X.  I wonder why so many
>people tend to use this in place of T-Max.  I used Tri X for many years,
>however I much prefer the newer T Max.  I use it at the rated speed of 400,
>and with roll film I develop in T Max developer.  For sheet film (4 X 5) I
>use Xtol because here in Mexico I can't get the T Max RS.  I've used the
>regular T Max developer for 4 X 5, however I prefer Xtol because of the
>danger of fogging with regular T Max for sheet film.
>
>  I will appreciate any comments.
>
>  Stuart Boyd

Replies: Reply from "Margaret Jeffcoat" <margaret01@excelonline.com> (Re: [Leica] Fw: Photos)