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<p>Having gone through most of the FD line, I must cast another vote for the T-90! They are absolutely incredible in that they incorporated most of the advanced features of the day. They do require batteries but at least they are the ubiquitous AA. <br>

My photography improved immediately when using the incredible metering capabilities of the T-90 - especially using spot metering and the ability to average spot readings. The metering is about as accurate as some of my other hand-held spot meters. I am glad to see that there are so many supporters of the T-90 as first choice of the FD line.</p>

<p>Hi, Kristyn! One more note: like you, I usually prefer aperture priority so I set the shutter on "A" and manually set the aperture to my choice. Slow shutter speeds are not a big problem when using a tripod, a remote shutter release, and/or mirror lock-up. (I love my 6008i.)</p>

<p>Hi, David! You might consider Jay's recommendation and brew up some 510-Pyro. I really like the results, especially with FP-4 and Delta 100. I have been using 510-Pyro exclusively for about three years with no desire/need to change. </p>

<p>David: Is snow conditions permit, you might consider visiting the Bristlecone Pines, out of Owens Valley. Methusela, formerly called the oldest living thing on Earth (7400 years) is in this forest.</p>

 

<p>I have used all the films that you mention and like everyone of them, especially Delta 100 and Acros, all developed in Xtol and exposed at box speed. (I am currently an advocate of 510-Pyro for nearly everything - B&W film, that is.) FP4+ is a good choice also.</p>

<p>Remember: if you aren't on top, you are screwing up.</p>

<p>IMHO I think Lex has hit the nail on the head, in his usual perceptive way.</p>

<p>LensWork magazine has published a special tribute to Bill Jay of his best of End Notes, as selected by Bill. This issue 83 is quite likely going to become a collector's item.</p>

<p>John Galyon: There can be no dispute, you make lovely images!</p>

<p>And, of course, there is always the subjectivity of what is good and what is bad, and what qualifies an individual to make the respective determination. </p>

<p>AJ Kadash: At the risk of being critical, the word is tripod, not tripot. </p>

<p>All of my negatives are processed in 510-Pyro and scanned for inclusion on my photo.net website and as substitute contact prints. I have absolutely no difficulty with scanning with an Epson 4490 flat bed scanner. I must say, however, that when I was using PMK and WD2D+ that I had to scan the negatives as positives and convert in Photoshop. I am now a firm advocate of 510-Pyro - thank you once again Jay De Fehr - see his blog http://pyrostains.blogspot.com/</p>

<p>Ilford Delta 100 or Fuji Acros in 510-Pyro because I like the results. Now get busy and find out what suits you!</p>

<p>Peter: What developer were you using, and with what film?</p>

<p>Lex: I apologize for dragging you into this.</p>

<p>Hi, Robert! I have been using exclusively 510-Pyro for about three years on a variety of films (mostly Ilford films and Fuji Acros). My processing (in a JOBO drum) includes a post developer rinse of three 10-second intervals in clean water, followed by four minutes in Formulary TF-4. Several of my images can be seen on Jay's blog mentioned above.</p>

<p>Regarding septic tanks: I have been flushing darkroom chemicals into my septic tank for 17 years with no apparent ill effects on either the plumbing or the septic tank. The chemicals are diluted by all of the other waste water that goes into the septic tank. Lex has discussed this in previous posts.</p>

<p>David: Full box speed of EI 100 is retained. Dilution is 1:100 (really economical). Processing time is 7 - 8 minutes @ 70F degrees with rotary processing. <br>

Good luck, and thanks for the kind words!</p>

<p>Hi, Jay! I was glad to see your post. Have been wondering what had become of you. I haven't posted anything to your blog because it seemed to be dormant/dead. <br>

My images have been largely added to this photo.net site: http://www.photo.net/photodb/member-photos?user_id=688548&include=all&unlimit=1 Probably 80% - 90% of the images were developed in 510-Pyro. Also, they are predominately on Delta 100 film.<br>

Best wishes to you!</p>

<p>David: If you haven't tried Jay's 510-Pyro you might be doing yourself an injustice. Since I discovered it about three years ago I haven't used anything else. Also, the shelf life is amazing! Thanks again, Jay!</p>

<p>Graham Thompson: I love it!</p>

Roman: Why do you think you won't get "optimal sharpness" using the the negative carrier that came with your scanner? I often use a 4490 scanner with the associated carrier and am almost always quite pleased with the results. Admittedly I do sometimes sharpen the scan in Photoshop, but that is seldom. (I use Delta 100, FP-4, or Acros 100 developed in 510-Pyro most of the time, so I don't have any inherent grain to contend with.)

Kansas City, Kansas in the fall.

Larry Dressler: I hear that! Incidentally, the image of the tree trunks is exceptional.

Larry Dressler:

 

"Plus-X is wonderful in the right hands." Does that mean that you can't use your left hand?