Acu-1 and Acufine With the T and D Films?

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dan.c.quinn@att.net - 05 Dec 2005 04:06 GMT

I don't recall reading of how well Kodak's T
or Ilford's D films do when processed in either
of those two developers. Acu-1 is the
one-shot version of Acufine. I think
both are Ethol products.

I was going to Homebrew the "apparent"
Acufine substitute. Then again, some results
from the authentic developer will provide a
needed reference. Dan

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Mike King - 05 Dec 2005 08:33 GMT

I liked and used Acu-1 for years and without getting into any heavy testing
thought they both did quite well with T-max films, you don't get the
over-hyped "increased film speed" business that you do with other films in
Acufine. And I preferred Acu-1 since it is one shot. Keeps a very long
time when mixed, too.

> I don't recall reading of how well Kodak's T
> or Ilford's D films do when processed in either
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> from the authentic developer will provide a
> needed reference. Dan

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dan.c.quinn@att.net - 06 Dec 2005 23:46 GMT

> I liked and used Acu-1 for years and ...
> thought they both did quite well with T-max films,
> I preferred Acu-1 since it is one shot. Keeps a very long
> time when mixed, too.

I'll likely pick up a can of each. Checking the MSDS of both
I noticed that Acu-1 has a lot more carbonate. Perhaps because
of the dilutions?
Actually I've some exposed two - three years ago, and that
many years out of date, Delta 3200, Tri X, and HP5+ that needs
processing. Exposed on the trail and across some rough terrain,
I'm not going to trust them to an untried Home Brew. I'll need
that extra stop.
Likely Plus X and FP4+ will more benefit from Acufine.
Odd how films differ in their response to various developers.
Have you ever done business with www.artcity.com ? I've
been shopping sources. They look good for a West Coast
source and www.central-camera.com , out of Chicago
lists a huge selection of Bergger, Forte, Ilford, and
Oriental papers. Dan

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dan.c.quinn@att.net - 08 Dec 2005 05:12 GMT

B & H "...cannot ship..." Acufine or Acu-1. Dan

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Frank Pittel - 08 Dec 2005 19:33 GMT

: B & H "...cannot ship..." Acufine or Acu-1. Dan

Try Calumet. (www.calumetphoto.com)

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