RE: [Leica] XTOL and Tmax

["Austin Franklin" <darkroom@ix.netcom.com>]

Did you adhere to the minimum amount of developer per roll as stated in the
XTOL documentation?

>
> Gentlepeople,
>
> For the second time in as many months, I have had problems with developing
> Tmax in XTOL and I was wondering if I was alone.
>
> I developed a single roll of Tmax 100 in fresh XTOL diluted 1:1 (total of
> 300 ml) at 75 degrees.  According to the chart, development time
> was to have
> been 7 minutes and I agitated ever minute.  My result was almost
> clear film
> with only the barest hint of an exposure.
>
> Ordinarily I will develop at 70 degrees for 8 and 1/2 minutes and have no
> problems.  Is there something off on the charts or what?
> Fortunately I also
> shot color (OT: Leica R8 and 100 APO for some headshots of a Miss Colorado
> contestant) so the afternoon wasn't a total loss but now I am fearful of
> ever using Tmax again.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> Bill in Denver
>