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Just curios here, can you develop MG paper negatives in XTOL or does it have to be a MG developer formulated for that type of paper.
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Can You Develop Paper Negatives In XTOL ?
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No, papers are processed to a higher Dmax and contrast compared to films, the pH of most film developers is too low to achieve this.
In the past there were articles on re-using one shot film developers by adding Sodium Carbonate to raise the pH, and a small extra amount of the developing agent(s). I have something about this in a BJP Almanac, it was probably during WWII when photographic supplies were in very short supply for civilian use.
Ian
In the past there were articles on re-using one shot film developers by adding Sodium Carbonate to raise the pH, and a small extra amount of the developing agent(s). I have something about this in a BJP Almanac, it was probably during WWII when photographic supplies were in very short supply for civilian use.
Ian