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Re: [Digital BW] What's the highest density range you've seen a B&W film have???

2002-04-17 by Todd Flashner

> I have someone claiming they can develop TMAX in RS developer and get a
> density range of 4....yes FOUR!  I am very skeptical.  The most I've gotten
> from T-MAX, in TMAX developer (which yields higher density than RS
> typically) is a bit less than 3, and my typical Tri-X is around 2...and
> Plus-X a bit more than 2...but FOUR!  Needless to say, I'm skeptical.
> 
> What's the poop?  Is this guy pulling my leg, or is his claim possibly
> legit?

Heck, take the little piece that sticks out of the 35mm canister, waive it
under a light for a few secs, then develop it in straight developer for
30mins. If that doesn't reach MORE than 4 he's nuts. ;-)

Todd

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