[Leica] PMK Developer

[csaganich at gmail.com (Chris Saganich)]

I'll second the vote for PMK.  It was easier to develop and print with PMK
then Pyro.  Likely the VC paper issue.  That reminds me that I never tried
PMK with TriX.  There is some speed loss, about half a stop, which ain't too
bad.

On Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 5:22 PM, Marty Deveney <benedenia at gmail.com> 
wrote:

> Pyrogallol is no more toxic than hydroquinone.  You should wear
> nitrile gloves when using D76 too.
>
> Marty
>
> On Wed, Mar 23, 2011 at 4:22 AM, David Rodgers <drodgers at casefarms.com>
> wrote:
> > Chris wrote:
> >
> >>>Pyro is toxic... Is it worth it? <<
> >
> > I'm more careful with it that I am with Xtol. But it's not like it
> > requires a Hazmat suit to work with it. The only time I'm on edge is
> > when I first mix it. I use powders. Once in solution it's not so bad.
> >
> >>> I tried it with Efke and Foma films <<
> >
> > I like FP-4, HP-5 and Pan-F, in that order. I shoot everything at about
> > half the rated speed when developing in PMK. I like Tri-X, too.
> >
> >>> This developer is a pain to use...The big question is, of course, IS
> > IT WORTH THE HASSLE?
> >
> > Everything about film is a pain and probably not worth the hassle. I
> > still use some, for reasons I can explain. The retro experience, maybe.
> > I use a Rolleiflex.
> >
> > PMK is my favorite developer. It has a good shelf life in separate
> > solution. In fact, it's the only thing I use any more. As a developer
> > it's pretty forgiving. You just need to exercise some care with it.
> >
> > Dave R
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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