Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/02/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The question in the subject line has to do with a certain resistance on my part. I assembled most of the materials necessary to process my own B/W negatives, as I had done some 35 years ago. But each time I prepare to get some conventional B/W film for home processing, I ask myself "why not just use XP-2 with its smooth tonality and fine grain, then pay Wal-Mart $1.80 for C-41? Obviously, if one needs 3200 speed or super fine detail, that could be a reason to use conventional B/W, or if one simply enjoys the process, but aside from that, for general shooting where ISO 400 is adequate, why isn't everybody just using XP-2? What special are you getting from Delta 400, FP-4, Tri-X, etc? For background, I gave up my Valoy II and became dormant in the hobby many years ago, but am now taking a few pictures again, getting negatives done at Wal-Mart, and then doing the rest with my computer, Picture Window 3.x, and Epson 1270. Thanks for any insights (and hopefully, for the inspiration to wet my own again). Julian - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html