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Response to TMX and TMY in Rodinal

from Any (akkup@mindspring.com)
Daniel, what format are you using? I posted a question regarding TMX and Rodinal for use with 4x5 a while back. I've done some tests with TMX and Rodinal (1:75)since then with a Jobo 2521 tank and nverting 5 sec. every minute at 68 deg. Although my results are VERY preliminary I have to admit I'm disappointed. The tonal gradation is very nice though it seems more compressed towards the shadows and a bit expanded on the highlights. The real kicker though is a slight 'softness' and in my opinion lack of overall acutance. As I mentioned in my previous post my favorite combo for 4x5 B&W is Tri-X in HC-110 and while I made the TMX negs I also exposed four sheet of Tri-X to use as a reference. I should be able to print the Tri-X negs by the weekend. To be fair I should wait to print the Tri-X negs before making any subjective comparisons. Of course, TXT vs. TMX is comparing apples to oranges, but it will be a very interesting from the point of view of the 'classic' emulsions vs. the T-Grain emulsions. Initially, though, I find the TMX prints to be too 'soft' to my liking from 4x5 negs.

I'm curious, there must be a following of 4x5 TMX users out there, what are your results, methods, what type of photography (landscape, architecture) do you find best suits TMX? My main interest is in landscapes, if you use TMX to good effect here I'd very much appreciate your feedback.

(posted 8333 days ago)

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