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« Reply #1 on: March 13, 2011, 07:45:50 AM » |
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Larry, these are nice. I like how it's mostly shades of gray. The detail pops! Nice job. What camera was it?
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« Reply #2 on: March 13, 2011, 09:15:14 AM » |
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An old Nikon N90. thanks
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« Reply #3 on: March 13, 2011, 09:36:26 AM » |
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Nice test shots, Larry. Do you want me to test a roll in Xtol? :cool:
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« Reply #4 on: March 13, 2011, 10:06:19 AM » |
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No as I am going to mix my Xtol this week I just needed to get the 5 Lt jug and I now have one. :-) Speaking of such why did Kodak go with 5 Lt for this package?
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« Reply #5 on: March 13, 2011, 10:50:07 AM » |
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Since I have a digital scale, I generally divide my powdered chemicals and make smaller batches. This has worked for me on Acufine and D-76.
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« Reply #6 on: March 13, 2011, 10:52:55 AM » |
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Problem is Xtol has 2 packages and I just don't want to screw it all up so today I am mixing it and then into the big jug. I have a scale also I use it now for Caffinol.
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« Reply #7 on: March 13, 2011, 11:21:06 AM » |
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because the original issue with Xtol having a short life had everything to do with the 1 liter package- IIRC it wasn't being sealed correctly at the plant, letting oxygen in and ruining it. So... as long as it's kept in dark, airtight container, it's good for a long time.
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« Reply #8 on: March 13, 2011, 11:27:28 AM » |
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Bingo thank you.
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« Reply #9 on: March 13, 2011, 12:22:33 PM » |
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I'd like to see the 400 (120) in Xtol 1:1 and maybe the much maligned 1:3! I guess I'd better order some. Maybe. Trying to decide whether I should give Tri-X another go. I really miss Neopan 400. This is a good Xtol page, a bit out-dated though: http://www.covingtoninnovations.com/xtol/ |
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« Reply #10 on: March 13, 2011, 03:23:01 PM » |
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Have you tried the Tmax 400? The new stuff is real nice.
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« Reply #11 on: March 13, 2011, 04:10:07 PM » |
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The problem I had (and many others too) was the old Tmax 400 was severely blocked up highlights, and that was with Tmax developer. Maybe I will test the "new" version.
My 120mm 5.6 lens could use at least one more stop (200 ISO). I have seen examples from the new Tmax that appear to have the same problem.
I think I need to do a 400 speed test (120).
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« Reply #12 on: March 13, 2011, 04:37:23 PM » |
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The new TMY-2 is a huge improvement over the old stuff and in fact the times for 800 and 400 are the same.
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