Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/12/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thank you George. The 6 1/2 minutes at 68 degrees in stock solution makes sense. I have never used stock solution Xtol so I don't know exactly what to expect in grain, sharpness, density, etc. I typically develop my negatives at 10% to 25% less than manufacturers recommended times. This seems to work out best for me. I have noticed that the development time for Fuji Neopan 1600 in stock Xtol is 5 3/4 minutes at 68 degrees. So, the 6 1/2 minutes, if there is a relation between the two films, seems to make sense. Thanks again for your input. I will post my results after my test. Bob << At 11:18 AM 12/12/98 EST, you wrote: >I agree with you, it does seem to be long and hot. Do you know the >temperature on the 6 1/2 minute time listed below? > > > Xtol (stock) at EI 1600 ... 6 1/2 minutes. >> I gave the recommendation above. It is based on a standard developing temp of 68F. Continuous agitation first 20s, then a 5s inversion every 30s until completion. Bernhard Wingerter <Bernd_Wingerter@csi.com> added his comments regarding Xtol (Stock) development, from published sources. They suggest half a minute longer, but nothing is mentioned about agitation. Take your pick. I would suggest you try either of the above before you attempt to overdevelop based on the you received: "1:1 @75F for 15 minutes for [ab]normal negatives at 1600 ISO. " >>