Digital BW, The Print

In a message dated 5/19/05 7:38:04 PM, Bob Smith writes:


> I have several rolls that I have accumulated for development, pending
> finding a developer that gives a good result.  I have tried Xtol with
> no success beyond ei400.  Recently, someone (Steve Anchell)
> recommended that I try Ilford's DD-X.  Has anyone done this, and found
> times that work?  Other push developers with good results?
> 
> 

Try Diafine.   It's a two-bath developer that allows you to expose Tri-X at 
1600.   It's like no other developer you've ever used.   The stuff keeps 
forever, and it is not time or temperature sensitive.   The resulting negative is a 
bit contrasty, fine-grained, and a bit of blockage in the shadows.   But if 
you need to shoot TX at 1600, it's a worthwhile option.   I've posted a TXP 320 
image, exposed at EI 1000 and developed in Diafine, at this URL:

http://www.pbase.com/sandersm/image/43603536

Hope this helps.

Best,

Sanders McNew
www.mcnew.net


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