sharpfocus said:
Agfa Rodinal is nothing more then a nice, 'low contrast developer'.
I don't know how you can compare developers on the basis of the prints you obtain if the films used for the prints are not developed to the same contrast index. In addition, developer A's published development times are based on the manufacturer's assumption of a particular contrast index which may not agree with developer B's index.
Before you can make any sort of comparison you must eliminate all other variables in your processing. Obviously, you must use the same film for all tests. Films must be exposed under the same lighting conditions. Each film must be developed to the same contrast. Prints for comparison must be made from negatives with the same density since density will effect grain. All prints must be made with the same magnification. And so on ...
It's misleading to say that one developer is better than another. For example is Microdol-X better than Rodinal? Microdol is going to surpress grain at the expense of sharpness while Rodinal will emphacize sharpness while presenting the grain inherent in the film. It all depends on what you personally desire in you prints.
