I think this is the "T-Max post" I've been looking for, John: THANKS! You have probably nailed it for me. My metering is fine by what you're saying (as for metering the subject). I think what is going to work for me, or get me a lot closer, is a lower EI and contracted development. I never rated TMX less than 80ISO, and I bet you the blown-out highlights were caused by my attempts to make up for the lack of lows with extended development (wrong approach altogether!). Now that I have lots (for me) of artificial light, I've been shooting Technical Pan at ISO 16 and contracting the development with PMK to 6:30min--resulting in detailed lows and detailed highs; it has made a whole world of difference. I bet you, based on your post, it's going to be as simple with TMX. I'll start with ISO64 and 6min at 1:50 in Rodinal, metering normally.(posted 8840 days ago)Thanks a lot John. shawn