Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/03/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Like Mark, my daughter and I use Xtol at 1:3 for the acutance and non blocking properties. We use mainly Tri-X and even though we use a 25x grain focuser, focusing is better done on an edge rather than a smooth area as visible grain is an elusive commodity. Even at 16x20. >Dan S wrote: >><Snip> >> That said, why do many photographers dilute? What advantage does this >> practice give? Is this just economizing or are there performance advantages >> I have not realized? >> >> Dan States >> At 03:05 PM 3/13/00 -0800, Mark Rabiner wrote: >I dilute my Xtol for exactly this reason. For the acutance/edge effect issue. >(They kinda overlap and are the same) I go 1:3!! >What is it that you are going for running it straight or more so? >My pals would run their D76 1:3 in the early 70's. More grain but more >acutance/edge effects. >Dilution also stops you highlights from blocking as fast; more compensation >which means you can build up some shadow density without blocking up your >highlights as fast. >Which was mentioned last week. >By me. >I get grainless 400 speed films at 1:3 in Xtol. Xtol is almost too smooth. >Mark Rabiner