Fomabrom Variant III

[12pmc]

Hello
I am new to this Forum and seeking any info.
I have been a long user of Fomabrom Variant III and very pleased with my results. (Dektol 5:1 for five minutes at approx. 20°, citric acid stop and either Ilford or Fomafix. I have just purchased a new batch of paper direct from Foma and notice a distinct change from previous prints - loss of subtle high lights - prints seem dull or flat. I have not changed my work flow. Enquiry on another site suggested it may be a change to the manufactures coating of the paper. I will contact Foma to ask, but curious if anyone has noticed this issue, or if anyone can suggest what I may be doing to affect this change.

Many thanks
Peter

 

[Lachlan Young]

Rather than asking the same question again, did you do what was suggested in your thread at the large format forum - ie use the normal dilution of Dektol for 2-3 minutes and check to see if you have been sent 112 rather than 111? If there has been a supercoating change, that may affect the diffusion rate of developer into the emulsion layer, which may slow down the development rate of overly diluted developers even further.

 

[12pmc]

Lachlan - not yet. I was asking as many opinions as possible, before I start looking for a remedy and or bothering people at Foma. But I will indeed, do as you suggest.

Thank you for your input

 

[Lachlan Young]

If you think it really is a technical problem, you should always contact Foma first - they'll want to know.

 

[12pmc]

I will let you know the outcome