Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/02/04

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Fw: Photos
From: "Margaret Jeffcoat" <margaret01@excelonline.com>
Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2001 17:03:49 -0500
References: <002201c08edf$be0936e0$1b72f094@faboydag>

I would suggest that if you like it and it's working for your situation then
go with it. I really don't think your missing anything.
Personally I've not tried the TMax in the 400 35mm, still use the Tri X and
am pleased. Would switch if something told me that
would yield better results.
Cheers Wilber
- ----- Original Message -----
From: Stuart Boyd <shortymx@compaq.net.mx>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Sunday, February 04, 2001 2:21 PM
Subject: [Leica] Fw: Photos


> I sent this message to Julian Thomas, however I'd like to pose the
question
> to the group.
>
> I'm just trying to get some opinions.  I notice that there are many
> comments on this group regarding the use of Tri-X.  I wonder why so many
> people tend to use this in place of T-Max.  I used Tri X for many years,
> however I much prefer the newer T Max.  I use it at the rated speed of
400,
> and with roll film I develop in T Max developer.  For sheet film (4 X 5) I
> use Xtol because here in Mexico I can't get the T Max RS.  I've used the
> regular T Max developer for 4 X 5, however I prefer Xtol because of the
> danger of fogging with regular T Max for sheet film.
>
>  I will appreciate any comments.
>
>  Stuart Boyd
>
>

Replies: Reply from Mark Rabiner <mark@rabiner.cncoffice.com> (Re: [Leica] Fw: Photos)
In reply to: Message from "Stuart Boyd" <shortymx@compaq.net.mx> ([Leica] Fw: Photos)