Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/01/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Mike: Unfortunately all of these posts on Xtol have me paranoid. My Xtol is five months old and I haven't been very careful in my storage practices. I think you are absolutely correct in suggesting that tests be conducted before processing important negatives. Couldn't live without Delta and Xtol! Bob << It always amazes me how so many of us (I've done it too) will risk important work with a couple of bucks worth of questionable developer. I recently souped some Delta 400 in XTOL that was about 3 mos old--no problem. Before I use it again, assuming I just can't bear to chuck it and mix a new batch, I will run a test roll first. The shelf life will vary considerable depending on storage conditions, including temperature, exposure to light, how much air is in the top of the bottle. Test first! -Mike >>