Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/04/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I use DDX diluted 1+9 with Neopan 1600 (rated @ 1000-1200). Develop with minimal agitation at 68-70 F for 8 min with high contrast subjects (outdoors in shade, sporting event at night etc) or 10 min with low contrast scenes (indoors at home or at parties, weddings etc). The grain is better at this dilution than Xtol and the extra dilution on the DDX makes it more affordable. You can get full 1600 with this scheme by developing 12 min but the contrast is pretty high. JB > I just got done proccessing some neopan in xtol 1:3. When looking at the > film i noticed teeny tiny specks floating in the water spots on the film. > this is my third batch of xtol. first batch was a 1 liter pack with bad > results, second batch was 5 liter using the rabiner method(bucket,4*1liter > bottles 4*250ml bottles) good results. this time also 5 liter package=wierd > paticulate matter. I use distilled water for all steps Even washing. well > i'll see how the film dries but i might be looking for a replacement > developer. Any suggestions? I like the grain and the speed of xtol since i > primarly shoot neopan 1600@800 for available light band stuff. 1/4-1/15 > second f/1-2.8. i never really like d76 i like a little more > acutance.-daniel > > -- > To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html > > - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html