grant_a._thompson Posted June 30, 1998 Share Posted June 30, 1998 I want to conduct a developer comparison using 120 format TMAX and three developers. I am proposing to use XTOL, Rodinol and a Formulary product. <p> Can anyone suggest concentrations of developers which would offer a fair comparison ? <p> Of the Formulary developers which is recommended BW-2 or DI 13 ? <p> Thanks, grant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff_white1 Posted June 30, 1998 Share Posted June 30, 1998 I have no experience with XTOL although I don't think I have ever read anything negative about it, so it is most likely a good product and easy to use. I haven't used the BW-2 either but as for the DI-13, I can not reccomend this developer. I have had serious problems with uneven development when using DI-13. If you want a low contrast developer I would try a pyro developer over the DI-13. As for Rodinal 1:25 and 1:50 are standard mixes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dana_h._myers_k6jq Posted July 2, 1998 Share Posted July 2, 1998 Xtol, in any dilution, seems to offer more real emulsion speed than Rodinal in any dilution, as well as a finer perceived grain. <p> I normally use Xtol 1+1 for 35mm and Xtol 1+3 for 120, these choices are primarily result of the capacity of the small tanks I use for processing. I believe the 1+3 dilution increases grain *very slightly*. My tests with Rodinal used the 1+50 dilution. <p> Frankly, I didn't perceive any difference in real sharpness between T-Max in Rodinal or Xtol, though the T-Max processed in Rodinal was certainly grainier. I've read complaints that Xtol destroys the accutance of TMX, but my experience differs. <p> In Xtol, I expose TMX @ EI 100, TMY @ EI 400. In Rodinal, I expose TMX @ EI 64, TMY @ EI 320. <p> Dana K6JQ Dana@Source.Net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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