Re: [Leica] Developing for dummies

["Daniel Ho" <hod@matrixmeridian.com>]

Hi Steve,

I'm in the same boat as you.  The last time I actually developed any b&w was
about 15 years ago.  With the purchase of the M6, I am very interested in
taking it up again.

My first combos will be Tri-X and TMY with D-76.  Tri-X and D-76 is like an
old friend.  I've heard good things too about TMY rated at EI 200 and
developed in D76 1:1, 11 min, 20C, plain water presoak, normal agitation.

For now, I think I will go back to just a bunch of chemicals and a single
tank.  Not only is it what I'm used to, but it is cheap and doesn't take up
a lot of space (usually important if you live in a downtown apartment!)

Let me know how you make out.  Maybe we can bumble through this together?

Regards,
Dan
- -----Original Message-----
From: Stephen Kobrin <kobrins@wharton.upenn.edu>
To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Date: Sunday, April 26, 1998 12:29 PM
Subject: [Leica] Developing for dummies


>How about an elemental question about films and developers?  Much of the
>"talk" on the list over the last few days on this topic revolves around the
>optimal combination for the experienced.  I have not developed film for
>about 20 years and would like to start again.  (Doing B&W digitally makes
>me want control over the entire process!)
>
>I use both TMAX and Ilford Delta, both typicially 100 ASA.  Could some of
>you recommend a good _basic_ developer for each film; something that will
>provide reasonable results but be reasonably tolerant of the relearning
>process?   I suspect that it would be best to settle on one or the other,
>but would like to try developing both before I decide.
>
>Last, is a JOBO processor worth it for B&W?  Or will a simple tank do the
>trick just as well?
>
>Steve
>
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