Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/06/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]At 11:38 PM 6/12/2006, Daniel Ridings wrote: >Are you really sure of this? > >It is the first time I've heard of this in years. I don't doubt that >it can happen, I'm just asking you to think back. Did you really >dilute your Xtol 1:1 or did you use straight water? Possibly stopbath, >possibly fixer? I have a jug of Xtol stock, and one of those accordion type bottle with Xtol 1+1 solution. I just used the same Xtol 1+1 from the same bottle couple weeks ago for the "United Walkway" pictures and they came out just fine. Both bottles are down to the bottom so this is the end of the initial mix. So 4+ liters are OK, but these last 500 ml.... >It's late on your end ... maybe you made a mistake? > >I've gone through countless 5 liter batches and of course I get >nervous when I hear this, but I am starting to think it is a myth and >that the failures are due to simple mistakes (I've made them and the >results look like Xtol failure, but it wasn't). The negs are practically clear. I just checked the canister and it is Delta 400. I checked the M7 and the meter reads good. I use a Jobo and I even checked the solution temp (20 degree C) Arggghhh >Daniel > > >On 6/13/06, Richard <richard-lists@imagecraft.com> wrote: >>I am on the end of my Xtol batch, this is the 3rd 5 liter batch I am using, >>I believe, and... >> >>you go it, the $#%$^ Xtol sudden failure. Arrgggghhhhh >> >>I *should* buy a lottery ticket, may be my luck will change... >> >>// richard (This email is for mailing lists. To reach me directly, please >>use richard at imagecraft.com) >> >> >>_______________________________________________ >>Leica Users Group. >>See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > >_______________________________________________ >Leica Users Group. >See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > // richard (This email is for mailing lists. To reach me directly, please use richard at imagecraft.com)