Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/05/07
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> For me, the current quest is getting Neopan 1600 right. > > Until just recently I used a local lab which always gave me back Neopan > negs that looked like lith film. Now I'm souping my own film (in XTOL, as > many here have recommended) and just last night processed a roll in XTOL > 1:2 for 10 minutes, the time given by the massive development chart. > Results: good shadow detail and very fine grain but still very dense > highlights. So, for the next roll I'll cut development time by 20% and see > what happens. > > I'm not frustrated yet - challenged is the better word. I'm determined to > get this film right and add it to my "lineup" - there are too many times > when 400 ain't fast enough. Guy, Please keep us posted. I know Simon Stevens has had success with Neopan 1600 in Xtol 1:3 at the published times + 10%. I'd be interested in hearing your experience. Dan (who has a few rolls of exposed neopan but has yet to cook it)