I never liked T-Grain films until an old pro gave me his recipe. I've since found out that a lot of photographers use the same mix. It's simply T-Max 400 rated and shot at iso 200. Then you soup it in D-76 1:1 for 11 minutes at 68 degrees F. I find it superior to Tri-X in respect to grain, perceived sharpness and shadow detail.
Paul
(Who has been shooting nothing but digital as of late, but is getting his darkroom ready for some printing of 4x5 BW negs)
On Aug 26, 2004, at 8:44 PM, Shel Belinkoff wrote:
Hi Dave,
I keep things pretty simple and use primarily Iford ID-11, the veddy
British D-76. That's the basic soup for almost all the B&W, except
sometimes I use Rodinal (such as with Agfa APX-25, of which I still have
plenty) and, on rare times, I'll use Acufine with TX.
I've tried some T-grain films a few times over the past years, and have
concluded that I prefer the more traditional emulsions. Really dislike the
Kodak films, although Ilford's 100 Delta is acceptable, but just. I'm now
beginning to explore the Efke range of films (http://www.efkefilm.com/). I
love the slower, older style emulsions.
Thanks on the 6th Street. Just got back from there a while ago. Been
helping a couple of students in the current class with their darkroom work,
and next week the directors and I will work up the schedule and details for
the new class starting on Sept 9th. I should have my own class and
students then <VBG>
Shel
should i say[Original Message] From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: 8/26/2004 10:01:58 AM Subject: Re: PAW - Little Girl at Santa Barbara Zoo
Again,this one grabs my attention right away Shel. Nicely framed(orhave only usedcropped.lol) and the background is pleasing. Cute kid to.
I know you tend to use Tri-X Shel but whats your favorite "soup" mix. Ideveloped withTri-X twice and found it a bit less contrasty than say Tmax. Is that about right.(ITmax,its all i have)
Good luck with sixth street. Dave
