Digital BW, The Print

> > 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. ;-)

I've done that, and I get less than 3 at best....but I've not experimented
with 30 minutes of TMAX RS developer...on TMAX film...

I was wondering what other people have seen for highest density range of B&W
films?

Thanks,

Austin