[LargeFormat] xtol was Bergger

[Les Newcomer]

When first announced the neat part about Xtol was that you could use it up
to 3:1 as a one shot. But there have been glitches where a dilutions from
2:1 up to 3:1 have randomly gone horribly awry, as in very little
development. so Instead of finding the problem, Kodak stopped selling
smaller packets of the powder.

  I use it straight with replenishment in a manual Dip and Dunk (film
hangers) and have been very pleased.  You just can't block out the
highlights with Xtol!

Les


> From: Gregor33@aol.com
> Reply-To: largeformat@f32.net
> Date: Wed, 19 Jun 2002 22:19:42 EDT
> To: largeformat@f32.net
> Subject: Re: [LargeFormat] Bergger 200 Film Speeds
> 
> Clive,
> 
> As it so happens I'm about to take some Bergger to South Dikota. So I'm kind
> of curious as to what you rate it. I have in the past rated film about 1/3 of
> a stop slower. Don't ask me about any big reason (it's just a silly
> superstion I guess), I've been satisfied with results with the Iford films
> rated like this. So if I get a chance to check email before I go it would be
> helpful. Also I'm curious as to what you are souping them in. I've been using
> either the D76 standby or HC110. I know that HC110 has gotten some bad raps,
> but for me the one shot use is helpful.
> 
> On a side note have you or anyone ever used xtol. I was reading about it and
> wondered if it is a viable developer for home use or is it realy for labs?
> Thanks
> 
> Greg Orlando
> 
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