I have recently started using T max 100 again and tried XTol. The first 5 litre batch was excellent for the first film but even though properly stored 14 days later the film looked as if it was about 3 stops under exposed. Dumped that and mixed a new batch. Great results one day inconsistent the next. All developer mixed with distilled water, properly stored and sufficient developer for each film 200/200.(posted 8619 days ago)I have always liked the tone of Rodinal so decided to experiment and came up with the following that works very nicely
Jobo processor
iso 50 -64 Rodinal 1:80 @ 74c for 6.45 5 : 400 [ close enough to 1:80 ] No pre wet. Pour in developer vigourous agitation for 5 seconds by hand to distribute the developer evenly then start Jobo for 6:45
Water stop then 5 - 7 minutes fixer and normal wash.
I use a D2 condensor enlarger and these negs are a very printable grade 2.
Consistent results every time.
HC 110 [B] is also very good.
As for grain with the Rodinal Smooth and sharp, not large at all.