I use PMK for all the TMax films, TMX and TMY in 35mm, 120 and 4X5 and 35mm
for TMZ. I use the small Jobo, the 2800 tank and plastic reels for 4X5 and
the 1500 tank and SS reels for roll film, the only problem I have had is
with Photoflo residue before I plumbed my darkroom for hot water. If there
is any Photoflo left on the reels the next film processed will show
increased edge density. I have also used PMK with HP5 and the Delta films
and had good results. I have just finshed tests on the roll films using
Xtol, TMax RS, Rodinal, and PMK and with every film and every format the PMK
negatives made prints with more presence than the films developed in the
other developers. The Rodinal negatives were close but there was some loss
of film speed and the prints showed more apparent grain.
ken hatch
http://home.swbell.net/khatch1
-----Original Message-----
From: SCHRAMMR@WLSVAX.WVNET.EDU <SCHRAMMR@WLSVAX.WVNET.EDU>
To: alt-photo-process-l@skyway.usask.ca
<alt-photo-process-l@skyway.usask.ca>
Date: Tuesday, January 13, 1998 8:34 PM
Subject: Pyro and T-Max 400 revisited
>Dear List,
>
>In view of all of the comments on pyro and T-max I think I should clarify
>my original post by adding details I omitted last time.
>
>First, I was using Burki's pyro formula for T-Max right out of Steve's
>"Cookbook." Second, I was tray developing with almost constant agitation.
>Third, I stand by my original statement. The quality of the negatives
>I got with 4 x 5 sheet film (T-Max 400) was outstanding. That is why
>I tried it with T-Max 400 roll film and, as I said, it did not work.
>
>I noticed that someone mentioned using a pyro formula for T-Max 400 in
>35 mm and 120. Could that person please repeat that please? Was it in the
>"Darkroom Cookbook" or the "Pyro Book?"
>
>While I don't care much for T-Max 100, I think T-Max 400 is a great film.
>Of course you can't slop around with it like you could with Tri-X, that is,
>you have to have an accurate thermometer and be able to read it as well as
>being able to read a timer. In return you get the long tonal range of Tri-x
>and grain equivalent to or better than Panatomic -X.
>
>Finally, has anyone used a pyro developer with HP5? If so, what happened?
>
>
>Best wishes to all,
>Bob Schramm
>
>