Re: I think I am in love...
Jim,
Lets see some scans !
Re: I think I am in love...
Dear Steve,
I will do that shortly, once I finish a few more scans. I am in the process of trying to get my preview negative scans to lay flat on my scanner.
I should be able to post the comparative images from Photoshop later this evening...
I must find out how small the image file should be, prior to posting.
jim k
Re: I think I am in love...
What dilution of Xtol? If you have not tried 1:3, you may have even more good news in store.
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Originally Posted by Ed Richards
What dilution of Xtol? If you have not tried 1:3, you may have even more good news in store.
I'll second that. I've been using XTOL 1:3 with 5x4 Tri-X in a 3010 drum. Excellent results, plus my EI is 400 which is 1/3 stop above ISO rating.
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I third Xtol 1:3! Just be sure ot use plenty of stock solution - 100ml stock per 8x10 sheet.
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Just wait until the first time your Xtol fails to work.
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Originally Posted by Bill_1856
Just wait until the first time your Xtol fails to work.
Just make sure you do a test sheet or at least something you can reshoot whenever you mix a new batch. I have only had on batch that was bad, and if it is good when you mix it, and you keep it in a tank with a floating lid (about $25 from B&H), you will not have any problems.
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Would anyone who has had an XTOL failure mind answering these questions:
Is distilled water used to mix it?
How long is the powder stored (at home) before mixing?
I plan to test several developers this summer, but am hesitant to give XTOL a try if there have been a signifigant number of failures since the new 5 litre packaging has been implemented.
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I had one failure about 6 months ago, with a 5 liter pack, but the old style. While I had not stored it long, I have NO idea how long it was stored before I got it, and whether it had been cooked along the way. Since you should be testing any developer before you put priceless negatives in it, I do not see this as a problem, and it is a very good developer. (Plus it is not very toxic.)