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    Xtol and low ISO films (efke 25, agfa 25)

    Janko,

    About six years ago, I was experimenting and developed Efke 25 in Xtol 1+3 as a stand developer for 9.5 minutes at 20deg. C. The negatives printed very well.

    Good Luck
  2. The black & white transparency process and dr5 - who's used it/them?

    John,

    I have used it with HP5+. The results were excellent. The best results for this film are when it is rated at 800 to 1000. Even at 1600 it looks very good. I would rather shoot this film at...
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    Ektar 127 coverage?

    Yes, it is razor sharp at f22, but it is noticeably soft at f16. I also like the shadow contrast that some people descibe as "sweet." It's a superb lens for the money. Try a Commercial Ektar if you...
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    Pursing the perfect negative

    John,

    I thought that I would convey my procedure, not that its the best, but that it works well and might help you. I live in the dusty west and my wife complains about how quickly our home gets...
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    FP4+, FX2, Rodinal

    Jim,

    I have used both FX2 and Rodinal for FP4+. The Rodinal will give sharper images, a longer tonal range, and less grain than FX2. Dont worry that its not the original formula.
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    Dixactol instructions

    Bruce,

    I can also fax the instructions, but here are the basics for the single bath method:

    70 deg. F pre soak 1ml of concentrate a with 300 ml water Just before pouring this into the tank (or...
  7. Information about the Kodak Ektar 127mmm/4,7 and WF Ektar 80mm/6.3

    Volker, I use the 127mm Ektar on a Crown Graphic and my tests show that it is razor sharp at f22 and gets softer at wider apertures. It is a very good lens for your money. Even for close up...
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