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Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: Re: efke question
From: "Jean-Michel Tomaschett" <jx@bluewin.ch>
Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2003 01:04:19 +0200
References: <C5944674-C896-11D7-A596-003065BAFBD0@jphotog.com> <5.1.1.6.2.20030810095919.0525cde8@mail.brick.org> <5.1.1.6.2.20030810145103.052cd570@mail.brick.org> <000b01c35f91$6e4be4b0$6401a8c0@lightning306>

Is it a DIY mix or can it be bought ready for use?

JM


- ----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Don R." <don.ro@verizon.net>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Monday, August 11, 2003 12:47 AM
Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: Re: efke question


> Why not try the Willi Beutler formula?
>
> DonR.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "JCB" <jcb@visualimpressions.com>
> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
> Sent: Sunday, August 10, 2003 4:55 PM
> Subject: [Leica] Re: Re: efke question
>
>
> > Yes, R09, but only at 1:100 and it performs just like Rodinal.
> >
> > The more dilute the developer, the more compensation and the greater the
> > edge effect. This enhances the grain. But Efke KB25 or R25 is so fine
> grain
> > to start with, graininess doesn't become a problem.
> >
> > You can add a gram or two of sodium ascorbate, to the developer, to
> > de-emphasize the grain if it is a problem.
> >
> > JB
> >
> >
> > At 07:13 PM 8/10/2003 +0200, Jean-Michel Tomaschett wrote:
> > >With Efke KB25 is there any difference between Rodinal and Classic F09
or
> > >Calbe R09?
> > >Has anybody tried these developers at 1:200? What results?
> > >
> > >Jean-Michel
> > >
> > >
> > >----- Original Message -----
> > >From: "JCB" <jcb@visualimpressions.com>
> > >To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
> > >Sent: Sunday, August 10, 2003 7:01 PM
> > >Subject: [Leica] Re: efke question
> > >
> > >
> > > > I use it all of the time with Rodinal, 1:100, 20 min @ 70°, minimal
> > >agitation.
> > > >
> > > > Marvelous images, huge dynamic range, v-e-r-y sharp, easy to print.
> > > >
> > > > JB
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > At 11:11 AM 8/10/2003 +0200, Jean-Michel Tomaschett wrote:
> > > > >I am thinking about buying Efke KB25 film.
> > > > >Which are the pros and cons?
> > > > >
> > > > >What developer would you suggest to minimize grain and maximize
> > >sharpness?
> > > > >
> > > > >Thank you for any opinion
> > > > >
> > > > >Jean-Michel
> >
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In reply to: Message from Eric Welch <eric@jphotog.com> (Re: [Leica] squabbling over digitial vs. film)
Message from JCB <jcb@visualimpressions.com> ([Leica] Re: efke question)
Message from JCB <jcb@visualimpressions.com> ([Leica] Re: Re: efke question)
Message from "Don R." <don.ro@verizon.net> (Re: [Leica] Re: Re: efke question)