Response to How to compensate for XTOL dilution with increased development

Last time I checked, Kodak recommended a minimum of 100 ml of XTOL stock solution per roll. Keep in mind that a "roll" is a 36 exposure strip, not a 24. If you go by the recomendations of Anchell, he suggests more stock solution than Kodak (can't remember how much). I always use the stuff 1:3 and I find the easiest solution (no pun intended) is to always use a slightly bigger tank- i.e., a single roll in a double tank. I also rarely shoot 36 exposure rolls and that gives a substantial safety margin. If you're pushing the limits with 36 exposure rolls and want to do as many as possible in one tank, than you certainly have to think about this. OTOH, that situation probably isn't one where extreme dilutions would be used- i.e., commercial or semi pro jobs with faster processing in less dilute developers. Time=$$ :-)

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