Rodinal Come Back

[domaz]

I always heard Rodinal lasted forever but I had a batch that exhibited sudden developer failure at about 6 months, so I've sworn the stuff off. Maybe it had already been sitting in the shop many months before that.

[paulbarden]

I always heard Rodinal lasted forever but I had a batch that exhibited sudden developer failure at about 6 months, so I've sworn the stuff off. Maybe it had already been sitting in the shop many months before that.

Was it actual Rodinal, or one of the clones, like R09? The "almost original" clones do not last more than 6 months once the bottle has been opened, in my experience.

[domaz]

Was it actual Rodinal, or one of the clones, like R09? The "almost original" clones do not last more than 6 months once the bottle has been opened, in my experience.

It may well have been an "almost original" clone Paul. In fact I'm pretty certain it was, but I don't remember the details.

[J-Dub]

If I could get the Adox product shipped to me, I'd buy some.

Paul, Glazer's in Seattle has the Adox version and ships - they have been my source.
https://www.glazerscamera.com/produc...eveloper-500ml

[Tin Can]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodina...s%20a%20powder.

[drew.saunders]

Was it actual Rodinal, or one of the clones, like R09? The "almost original" clones do not last more than 6 months once the bottle has been opened, in my experience.

Adox/Fotoimpex states a 6 month shelf life after it's been opened: https://www.fotoimpex.com/shop/image...Datenblatt.pdf

[OllieG]

I ended up following this Rodinal trend last month after my binge on XTOL. So far so good with Fuji X-ray . I feel dirty as it’s so simple.

[paulbarden]

I ended up following this Rodinal trend last month after my binge on XTOL. So far so good with Fuji X-ray . I feel dirty as it’s so simple.

Sounds like a Hank Hill quote - "Rodinal's a dirty girl!"

[Tin Can]

Why bother to suggest Rodinol???

Most experts here prefer alchemy!!!

[Fred L]

fwiw, I've been using Blazinal that was opened more than year ago. can't see much difference in the results. might be a few crystals on the bottom but otherwise...