ned1 Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 I stopped in a chintzy point-and-shoot camera store in Westchester the other dayand saw a tiny darkroom section in the back with a shelf full of Rodinal. Iasked the clerk when it had come in and he had no idea what it was or how longit had been there. Is it back in productions or did I luck out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinny_walsh Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 yep. been back for at least a year but i think it's made i texas now. I've got a couple cases of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucecahn Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 It is also made by Maco in Germany. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_albertson1 Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 Rodinol production (as well as Neutol print developer) was picked up by a&o, a German chemical manufacturer. I wasn't aware that they'd lined up a US distributor, but that would be great news. Go back to the store a buy a couple of bottles. It lasts forever, and it wouldn't hurt to spark some demand for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photo_smith Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 Like the other poster said it's been back for over a year, and its made in Germany by A&O (at least that's what it says on my bottle) scroll to the bottom http://photo-utopia.blogspot.com/2006_09_17_archive.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subhash_tiwari Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 You can buy it from Adorama, in powder form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrydressler Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 Freestyle distributes it in the U.S.A. I have also seen it in a store in Nashville that was new not old stock. I have 4 large bottles of it enough to last a few years. Larry<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenn_mabbutt Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 I'm curious if anyone knows where it is available in Canada. I asked the US distributor (listed on the A&O site), they didn't know but forwarded me to A&O directly, who responded that they didn't have one yet. This was a few months ago, though. The problem is, US retailers won't ship liquid chemistry across the border - designated hazmat, apparently. The Frugal Photographer out of Calgary was advertising some generic liquid Rodinal formula for a while, but I don't see it on his site currently. Not that it's a big deal for me as I'm currently just starting and experimenting with HC-110, which is available locally, but it's nice to have options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ned1 Posted July 6, 2007 Author Share Posted July 6, 2007 My faith in Mankind has been restored! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan_w. Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 Glenn -- Downtown Camera in Toronto (they have a website, don't have the URL handy) sells it. You could call them and ask if they'll ship it (depending on where you are). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenn_mabbutt Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 Jordan, thanks, good to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTC Photography Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 A&O bought out the Chemical division of Agfa. They make Rodinal, Rodinal Special, Studional and other chemicals. I doubt they selldirectly to the public. You can order Rodinal from <a href="http://www.lumiere-shop.de">http://www.lumiere-shop.de</a>. I order two bottles of125mm Rodinal Special from them, shipping by mail to me in Toronto ishassle free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTC Photography Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 If you order goods from outside Canada, ask them to ship only by post office, never by DHL, FEDEX, UPS or any other courier, unless you don't mind paying horrendous "brokerage fee" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakotah_jackson Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 What is the difference in Rodinal and Rodinal 'special'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolf_rainer_schmalfuss Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 MACO PHOTO PRODUCTS in Hamburg/Germany is the world-wide distributor for all AGFA B&W chemicals, now produced by A&O in Vaihingen/Germany. You can fill-up your bathtub with RODINAL if you like! Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photo_smith Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Q:What is the difference in Rodinal and Rodinal 'special'? They are totally different, Rodinal special is I believe the same as Studional Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_divenuti Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Edward, The Photographer's Formulary in the USA sells the original Rodinal formulation. The formula is slightly different than what Agfa last sold as Rodinal - which is what A&O is making at the present time, but the results should be nearly or entirely identical. Worth a try if you find the Maco/A&O option too rich for your blood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrydressler Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Also the Fomadon R-09 is the old Rodinal formula. http://www.digitaltruth.com/store/cart/Fomadon-p-1-c-68.html Digital truth sells it. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTC Photography Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Rodinal Special is a century old fine grain B&W developer formula by Agfa, it main developing agents are Rodinal and Hydroquinone, it produces finer grain than Rodinal alone. It has the same long shelf life of Rodinal, an open bottle of Rodinal Special can last up to two years and still retains its developing power, unlike many phenidone based developer, which lost its developing power rapidly after the bottle is opened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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