Thanks for this AG. I now understand quite a bit more than I did 10
mins ago. Maybe I'll give XP-2 a try before getting my fingers wet.
James
On 6 May 2004, at 6:53 pm, AG Schnozz wrote:
>> The rated 400.
>
> Delta 400, if processed in D76 style developers would probably
> give a bit better response if shot at 320. (to many factors to
> say thou shalt...)
>
>> From your previous post I should maybe
>> try TMax CN, as I do scan negs, but if I got a good one I
>> would want to get it properly printed and you advise against
>> CN for printing.
>
> T400 CN (or whatever name they call it this month) works great
> in the scanner. I wouldn't hesitate to use it if I was 100%
> digital in post processing and printing. However, I would give
> the nod towards Ilford XP-2 because of the ability to darkroom
> print.
>
> Althouth I advise against CN for darkroom printing, with
> split-grade printing, I can still achieve high-quality prints.
> It's more work, but still doable. Without split-grade printing
> CN is extremely difficult to work with in the darkroom. The
> base is so dark that the enlarger exposure times go off the
> chart and you end up battling reciprocity failure in the paper.
>
> Getting a tank or two and processing your own Delta 400 really
> is the best way to go. Use Ilfotec DD-X exclusively. What is
> so beautiful about this combination is the freedom of push
> processing the film to 800 or 1600. In my opinion, it's the
> best ISO 1600 solution around. The "natural" film/developer
> speed is something like ISO 520. I usually shoot it at ISO 800
> with no easily descernable difference. (except for x-ray
> fogging...)
>
> I'm also a fan of processing HP-5 in DD-X using a 1:9 dilution.
> Gives the classic Tri-X/D76 look. PanF+ in DD-X is
> beautiful--nearly grainless.
>
> DD-X is a push/pull developer. Increasing or decreasing
> development time affects the effective ISO of the film, whereas
> D76 style developers alter contrast and can give you N+/N-
> development. (There is some cross-over, but you get the idea).
>
> My days of ever letting a lab touch my B&W film is over.
> Biggest reason to roll your own is controlling the fixing.
>
> AG
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