After reading all these posts, I know now why were all so crazy. Its obvious. its "the Mission" impossible. Some people think, (and rightly so) that he/she can improve "the formulae". While some of us, defer to our elders-(those who have come before us, and put 150 years into the chemistry lab) -only to find out that their life work ended in rubbish. so the question is . . . . drum roll. . . . "do I pick up where they left off and continue done this line of experimentation- to find that crazy nitch developer that tweeks an additional 1-20% (be optimistic people) image quality? or realize that there wasn't much at all that, that researched offered and find "magic' elsewhere. Photography will lead you done some roads that will annilate your soul if you are not prudent. ( I am thinking here of advice, by those who say "nay" on the chemical in question) or just waste your time. However the "mission" impossible does offer an allure, particulary if you are successfull in demonstrating to others, how awesome it is. Almost every company wants an AWESOME product, the product that IS the magic bullet. But "me thinks" that after so manyy years of research on said chemical and no company has acheived miracle staus, then more than likely its a fools errand. My suggestion is to "feel the force" within YOU. Chemistry is only a means, not an end to the best photographs ever taken, printed, and viewed. Spending your time on chemistry has its advantage, being a good technicians is important, However it is not the miracle drug of "the famed" images made by artist using the medium of photography. More over "the Mission" impossible is one that is wrestled from your soul ONTO the support AKA the paper, the canvas, the wood, etc. . . . if you happen to be a good chemist that helps you ONLY A VERY LITTLE BIT, say 1/2 of 1%. So take heart, and buck up little camper, your path is forming, but read the signs on path CLOSELY or you will get lost. and end up in a ditch.
