Of course I can. And I do. Moreover, I owned the improved version of his scanner (the 120 Pro) and talked to other technically competent owners. I do, however, regret being blunt about it. On the other hand, this is the gearhead's forum. We should be honest about limitations of our gear.
Comrades, is that natural for the XP2 developed in HC-110 to have a violet/pink tint? Or that might be due to insufficient fixing?
Great, thanks!Normal, nothing to worry about.
Having put a new motor on my Rondinax base, and made one for the Lab-Box, I had to run some XP2 (EI 200, Diafine 5+5) through. Seems I'm growing some hair back at last:
I like this look a lot.
Nice.I run replenished Flexicolor, so it's cheap for me, too. You might look at buying Flexicolor fixer; it's actually cheaper to use than B&W rapid fixer (downside is you have to buy a lot of it at once). and works just as well for both (though it's probably sensible to keep separate working solutions, I don't know that it's strictly necessary).
C-41 fixer lasts pretty well. My current working solution for B&W is C-41 fixer that I got for free in 2005 -- it was expired then, and spent five or six winters in my shed, where it got down near 0 F in the winter, and over 100 F in summer. It smells of sulfur, and has a little residue in the bottom, but pour off the liquid and dilute appropriately (1+4) and it works fine -- currently at about 20 rolls for the two liters. I'd recommend getting that (from Unique Photo) next time you need to buy; the "makes 5L" package is only a one liter bottle because it gets diluted.
Flexicolor developer, on the other hand, I learned after mixing a liter of working solution and a liter of replenisher, is known for the C component of the concentrate going off after it's been opened, so mixing the whole 5L amount and storing it in a wine bladder is the recommended method. Still, with the LORR version, 30-35 ml per roll and the working strength replenisher lasts well as long as it isn't exposed to too much air.
Voigtländer Bessa 46 | Skopar 75mm ƒ3.5 | Ilford XP2 Super 400 | CS Cd41 | CS F96 | Bleach Bypass
Gotta love the simplicity of the C41 process too, Minus the bleach...
This was shot at max shutter speed on a sunny day, 300 @ f16.
I have no interest in trying things at room temp, its so fast and simple to heat up to 103F and be done in 10 some minutes rinse included.That's a good one!
If XP2 Super can be developed at room temperature in C41 developer without comprising anything, it'll make the process even simpler. At least there is no color crossover to worry because of the reduced temperature. Have you tried it and does it work fine?
I have no interest in trying things at room temp, its so fast and simple to heat up to 103F and be done in 10 some minutes rinse included.
And very predicatable and repeatable results too.
If XP2 Super can be developed at room temperature in C41 developer without comprising anything, it'll make the process even simpler. At least there is no color crossover to worry because of the reduced temperature. Have you tried it and does it work fine?
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