AG Schnozz wrote:
> I would suggest several things to try. Tmax 100 (my preference
> is Tmax developer for it) is really good stuff. Kodak did
> change a few characteristics over the years of Tmax and it is a
> fantastic film. The response curve has a huge straight-line
> section and a very tight shoulder and toe. I find it to be very
> easy to print with and there are no tonal seperation problems.
> With the Tmax developer you can easily do N+1, N-1 development.
> My only grouse is that Tmax doesn't push/pull very well as
> compared to the Deltas.
I agree. Tmax 100 is my fave B&W film. I haven't tried it in Tmax
developer yet, but I'm going to give it a try. I've only had a darkroom
for about a year, so I'm not sure what you mean by N+1, N-1. Also, how
does xtol and Tmax 100 perform? (Through an OM1 and 4T of course, just
so there's OM content here!) Also, Tmax 100 seems to have a red
anti-halation layer which takes some washing. Someone told me that if I
saw red wash water I was not fixing properly. What's your thoughts, Ag?
> No, I personally cannot stand Tmax 400 (TMY). It's among the
> worst films of all time.
I've found the same. I didn't try too many developers, because I just
hated it. What's a good non Ilford 400 speed + developer combo?
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