Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/11/08

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Stand developing and TFX-2
From: Christer Almqvist <christer@almqvist.net>
Date: Wed, 8 Nov 2000 10:24:26 +0200
References: <a5.d2a8c2c.273a266e@aol.com>

>In a message dated 11/07/2000 1:03:25 PM, michaeljohnston@ameritech.net
>writes:
>
><< If you want to experiment with a true super-high-sharpness developer, try
>either of the slower Deltas developed in Geoff Crawley's TFX-2 formula,
>available from Photographers' Formulary in Montana. It's a non-foaming
>modification of his glycin FX developer >>
>
>Mike,
>
>Thanks.  Since I'm a mix it myself kind of guy, I'll try FX-2 as a stand
>developer. It's a technique that has always appealed to the mad scientist
>part of me.  I like the idea of using developers that give my photos a look
>that is different than everyone else's.  Some of the non commercialy
>available ones are quite unique and wonderful.

Richard,

I for one, and probably many more, would like to read more about 
this. If you have a spare moment, please share your experience with 
us. Thanks and regards,

Chris

>  I do like Crawley's
>formulas-I'm a big fan of Delta 100 in FX-37.  As I think you would say, it
>doesn't have the finest grain, but the tonality and acutance are terrific.
>Richard Wassserman

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Christer Almqvist
D-20255 Hamburg, Germany and/or
F-50590 Regnéville-sur-Mer, France

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