Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/02/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]At 11:57 PM 2/16/99 -0600, you wrote: > >No, any developer. TMax film is optimized to be processed at 75 degrees >with D-76 as well as TMax developer. Better mid-tones. In fact, it's >optimized for D-76 at normal exposure indexes. TMax developer is for >pushing. Not normal development, though it works very well for that too. Eric is right about this. In fact, it is interesting to note that in its fine print, Kodak reveals this. Kodak's published characteristic curves for all three Tmax films -- 100, 400 and p3200 -- are based on D-76 development. On a related note, those determined to use a developer named Tmax for their Tmax films might be interested in trying Tmax RS. It seems to be a substantively different developer. Kodak lists it as an alternative push developer for Tmax in roll format. Interestingly, Kodak does not recommend Tmax developer for TMX or TMY in sheet format. It suggests the RS variant or HC-110. Bill