Sunday, March 10, 2002, 2:39:57 AM, Shel wrote: SB> I figured it would show a lot of sharp grain, and not having a subject SB> that might work with that effect, I haven't played with it. Now that SB> I'm thinking specifically along those lines, maybe I'll go find a SB> subject. The HP5+ is interesting in that an EI of only 160 is SB> recommended with Rodinal 1:100. That seems odd.
Hi Shel, I think the Agfa-recommended EI of 160 is for Beta (similar to Gamma) contrast curve of 0.50, as opposed to "normal" contrast of 0.65, and the time is probably shortened to accommodate the overexposure. It's actually a "pull" time for the film. I will let you know the results of my EI 400 and 1:100. BTW, the various dilutions are to change the contrast, the more diluted the softer. Good light, Frantisek Vlcek - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
