Lith developer in Australia?

sgpix · Apr 19, 2010

Hi all. I was thinking about trying lith printing for the first time. I've got some of the Emaks FB paper and some Fomatone RC, which both seem to get recommended as "lithable" papers, but I'm having a bit of trouble finding somewhere in Australia that sells lith developer.

Is there anyone who knows of a good source? Vanbar list Fotospeed LD20 on their site, but when I spoke to them the other day, they said it had been on back-order for some time.

Thanks!

trotkiller · Apr 19, 2010

There has been a production issue with LD20, according to Tim Rudman's latest email update:

Fotospeed LD20 Lith developer:
The good news is that this is now back in production as Fotospeed are now making it in house.
It is made to the same formula but at a different location so the product was expected to be the same, or at worst very similar. First batches needed some tweaking for strength but subsequent tests are now satisfactory I am told, giving results that are virtually indistinguishable in side-by-side testing. So the product should be out in the next three weeks i.e. by the end of April this year.
US supplies will lag behind as shipped by sea so expect now around July - a little slippage on the previous estimate

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I bought my last lot of LD20 from fotoriesel here in sydney, might be worth giving them a call and seeing if they have any in stock

I think Vanbar have some other lith dev's list on their website not sure if they ever stock them

Stephen Frizza · Apr 19, 2010

how much do you need? I have a couple of liters at the lab I can supply you with a little bit if you like?

sgpix · Apr 19, 2010

Thanks for the pointers, guys. Stephen, I've sent you a PM.

largeformat pat · Apr 19, 2010

Try Les Porter in Newcastle 02 49585840. I brought some a little while ago. He had some extra then.
Pat

SMBooth · Apr 19, 2010

Vanbar has Superlith rebottled as "Rollei Vintage".

tim rudman · Apr 20, 2010

SMBooth said:
Vanbar has Superlith rebottled as "Rollei Vintage".

Just check which Rollei Vintage it is though. Maco changed the manufacturer recently and the newer version seems to give lith effect but with less colour.

BTW, LD20 should be coming your way in the next couple of weeks - but by sea, so maybe July
Tim

SMBooth · Apr 20, 2010

tim rudman said:
Just check which Rollei Vintage it is though. Maco changed the manufacturer recently and the newer version seems to give lith effect but with less colour.

BTW, LD20 should be coming your way in the next couple of weeks - but by sea, so maybe July
Tim

How would I tell, being new user and Vanbar being next to useless in that department.
Paper work that came with it says Rollei Vintage LP-Superlith #RSL12

Shane

OldBikerPete · Apr 20, 2010

sgpix said:
Hi all. I was thinking about trying lith printing for the first time. I've got some of the Emaks FB paper and some Fomatone RC, which both seem to get recommended as "lithable" papers, but I'm having a bit of trouble finding somewhere in Australia that sells lith developer.

Is there anyone who knows of a good source? Vanbar list Fotospeed LD20 on their site, but when I spoke to them the other day, they said it had been on back-order for some time.

Thanks!

I have a formula and the makings if you would like to mix up a batch.

tim rudman · Apr 20, 2010

SMBooth said:
How would I tell, being new user and Vanbar being next to useless in that department.
Paper work that came with it says Rollei Vintage LP-Superlith #RSL12

Shane

That's the better one. the new one should carry a label 'new formula' or similar.

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