I think we have all stated the same thing. I use 300ml and 500ml stock solution for my 35mm and 120 films. plenty of energy per emulsion. for unknown reasons, we all get bit eventually. what is a remarkable developer turns evil and exhibits exhaustion. tonight, I am running tests with Xtol, TMax RS, and ID-11. it seems clear, that I am going to have to sacrifice Xtol's charm with something that yields consistent results.(posted 8636 days ago)