Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/09/02
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi Mark and welcome, You will get many answers to this question. My preferences (which are shared by quite a few LUGgers) are: Delta 100 in XTOL 1:3 or Ilfotec DD-X 1:9 Delta 400 in XTOL 1:1 or Ilfotec DD-X 1:4 Delta 3200 (rated 1200-1600) in XTOL stock or Ilfotec DD-X 1:4 You will have to determine your own time/temperature preferences. I have found that the times given by Kodak and Ilford are a good starting point for D100 and D400 but result in underdevelopment for D3200. For that one, try XTOL stock for 6.5-7 mins. at 20C. All of this also hints at the next recommendation: do it yourself! One of the joys of B&W is that you can exercise ultimate control and do not have to rely on someone else caring about your film as much as you do. Nathan MTomalty@aol.com wrote: > Hi Guys/Gals > > Anyone willing to share any preferences on a really nice Black and White film > and Developer combo. SNIP - -- Nathan Wajsman Herrliberg (ZH), Switzerland e-mail: wajsman@webshuttle.ch General photo site: http://belgiangator.tripod.com/ Belgium photo site: http://members.xoom.com/wajsman/ Motorcycle site: http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Downs/1704/