Richard, in addition to the first answer posted, the compensating developer will help to keep a better level of shadow contrast. This will bring out better seperations in the shadow areas of your print without making the highlights too contrasty. overall i find this to be a most desired effect in making my prints look very snappy, and alive. tho there are situations where i would prefer to have a softer effect.. and will use a different type of developer. Sean.(posted 9210 days ago)