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Subject: Re: [Leica] what should I expect with Xtol
From: Mark Rabiner <mark@markrabiner.com>
Date: Thu, 16 May 2002 13:26:39 -0700
References: <F253BDyseVwrblZz02H000159b1@hotmail.com>

olivier nguyen wrote:
> 
> Hi everyone,
> I see a lot of LUGgers in here use XTOL.  I want to try it too.  Film i use
> is agfa 100 and tmax 100.  can some one tell me or point to me waht should I
> expect to see?  what should i do with xtol dilute?  how can i find out what
> dilute level i use ?
> thank you in advance
> Olivier Nguyen.
> 
> this is going to be fun
> 
> No Archive
> 
More dilution gives you more sharpness, edge effects and smooth
gradation (good compensation) at the expense of slightly more, though
sharp and nicely defined grain. Also you can get a slight speed increase
with the added compensation.
So it is common to dilute as much as you can until grain finally becomes
a problem or there is a speed loss perhaps - or irregular development
even. Streaking.
On some films: T Max 100 and Delta 3200 you just need more juice
(developer). So you may have to dilute less or develop one or two rolls
in a liter tank.
I do OK with not using T-Max 100 but i use 120 Delta 3200 with my
Rolleiflex and i soup it 1:1 and the world does not seem to end.
Someday I'll blow one up 20x24 and regret it. I'll want a sharper grain.


If you wanna listen to me, olivier then start at 1:3. Check the new Film
developing Cookbook By Anchell Troop as they much more to say about this
particlual dilution with Xtol. Lots of good things. On and on. 

I started at 1:2 because i was to chicken.

But i would think it's time to just start experimenting yourself and see
what you can come up with. You cant know everything ahead of time!


Mark Rabiner
Portland, Oregon USA
http://www.markrabiner.com
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