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Subject: Re: [Leica] Kodak changes Tri-X and Plus-X emulsions -- Why?
From: "Christopher Williams" <LeicaChris@worldnet.att.net>
Date: Thu, 2 May 2002 18:21:44 -0500
References: <3cd198c1.69fc.0@homer.iac.co.jp> <00cd01c1f22e$28170820$633f4d18@gv.shawcable.net>

Could be wrong but I think the Tri-X emulsion changes only apply to the
Tri-X 320 120/220 roll film and 4x5 sheet film.
At least that's the way I read the Kodak flyer.

Chris Williams
New Orleans

- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Ted Grant"
Subject: Re: [Leica] Kodak changes Tri-X and Plus-X emulsions -- Why?


> >>>>> Please excuse me if it's old news already but I can't find anything
in
> the LUG archive about this: I was checking out some stuff about Extol for
> Plus-X in the Kodak official site and I found this
> >
> >
http://www.kodak.com/global/en/professional/products/blackWhiteIndex.jhtml
> >
> > They're changing not only the packaging but the emulsions as well --
> they'll give different development times, it's a question of a few
> months.<<<
>
> Gee that's a lot of help when I've just started using a ton of Tri-x and
> EXTOL developer. However, at the moment I don't have any complaint as I'm
> very pleased with the quality of the 11X14 prints we're making.
>
> But are they changing the emulsion? Or the developer and emulsion?
>
> Damn, I know absolutely stupid questions! :-( Why would I ask you guys and
> not Kodak. ;-)   OK forget it,  I'll find out sooner or later when KODAK
> finally make their change announcement.
> Thanks anyway.
> ted
> Ted Grant Photography Limited
> www.islandnet.com/~tedgrant


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