Response to XP-2 too contrasty

My experience with XP2 is that its hard to make it too contrasty! Try another lab. Depending on a mini lab to give you great results can be an exercise in frustration. I think you've just experienced crappy printing. Go to a real pro lab and get proper processing and a contact sheet. Then make your picks and have them printed or print them yourself. You might even take your negs that you think are too contrasty and have them contacted at the real lab. There's a very good chance that they are OK since C41 processing is pretty hard to screw up. The very last thing I'd ever say about XP2 is that it blocks highlights. XP2 is known for NOT doing this, its a great film for tough conditions.

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