[Leica] Tri X

[craig at craigschroeder.com (Craig Schroeder)]

I used HD for some time, drifted to the PG version for stability and 
then settled on the MC version.  I'm a bit of a nut case regarding EI 
control and cross-check with Macbeth and Wallner densitometers.  I've 
never been able to pull a true box speed with any of the PyroCat 
formulations.  I get close with stand and semi-stand routines.  I'm 
admittedly not a soot and chalk fan so I may be a bit slanted in my 
approach to pictorial qualities.  I like the scanning behavior of 
PyroCat negatives and the edge effects give back a snap that adds 
apparent sharpness for me.  These negatives seem to need much less 
manipulation in the darkroom, too.  Deep shadows hold up with sufficient 
detail and the highlights don't seem to blow out.  I especially like the 
skin tone "glow" as it makes printing so easy.

Mark Rabiner wrote:
> PyroCat MC or HD?
> Either should give you full film speed.
>
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> Mark William Rabiner