Response to XTOL question

I replaced Rodinol with XTOL 2 years ago. I mix 1 liter XTOL batches with distilled water and throw out unused developer after 3 months. All development is one shot using Kodaks times for a CI of 0.52. I use 4oz of stock developer diluted 1:2 to develop 1 roll of small or medium format and 5oz of stock mixed 1:1 for 1 roll of 35mm. Films developed have been FP4, Verichrome, Tri-X, HP-5, APX 100 and 400 in both 120 and 35mm. Diluted 1:2, XTOL is wonderful with 120 film, (crisp with full tonal range). At 1:3 midtones are slightly compressed by compensation. Small format thrives in a 1:1 mix. I had one experience with thin negs using APX film in XTOL 1:3. Read Kodak's written reply concerning loss of developer activity in Luislopez 11/28/00 post and recall that Tmax Developer is very active. With Kodak's info I will avoid 1:3 dilution and believe I will continue to have consistent results. If not, I will miss the speed increase of XTOL as I switch to a D-76/ID-11 developer.

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