I;m not AG, but I think that real processing, like dip'n'dunk, will wash
sufficiently. Many of the newer minilabs don't have running water, so there
are wash issues.
Bill Pearce
----- Original Message -----
From: "ScottGee1" <scottgee1@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2005 8:38 AM
Subject: [OM] Re: ilford xp2 super 400 asa or 100 asa?
>
> AG, just to be clear, are you saying that *typical* C41 processing doesn't
> sufficiently wash XP2? Or that it's *always* necessary to do so after
> getting it back from the lab?
>
> Any idea if that is true of the other chromogenic films? If so, the labs
> really ought to have a separate program for them.
>
> TIA!/ScottGee1
>
> On 7/19/05, AG Schnozz <agschnozz@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>> > Aw you just hate them 'cos they got no silver...!
>>
>> Actually, no. XP2 is an outstanding film and has about the
>> nicest grain structure you could hope for. Besides, you can get
>> it processed and proofed in an hour, then send the negs to me
>> for REAL prints to be made from them.
>>
>> The biggest problem that comes up with XP2 is inadequate
>> washing. Usually I have to water soak the negs for another five
>> to ten minutes to get the dyes washed out. Doing so will yield
>> almost two stops worth of enlarger exposure.
>>
>> In all honesty, if you want to shoot B&W and don't have your own
>> darkroom, XP2 is an excellent choice.
>>
>> AG
>>
>>
>>
>>
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