Duraflow-RT compared to???

[LeicaVirgin1]

Dear Sir-

I hope you are feeling much better? Onto my question... I recently sent some Tri-x to my local developer Samy's Camera/LA, CA. I asked what developer they used? The answer was DURAFLOW-RT

I have never heard of this developer have you? If so... what would you compare it to? D-76, XTOL, HC-110...?

Enjoying your threads...

Cheers,

LV-1

 

[sevo]

Kodak Duraflo RT seems to be a Dektol/Ektaflo successor with hardener, for use in roller transport continuous processors. Like all continuous processor developers it will be highly compensating, as all film types are given the same time and treatment.

 

[Tom A]

Sevo is right - the continuous processors use a different type of developers - highly compensating and in most cases they work very well. Only problem is that they tend to "average" everything. As long as your film is exposed correctly - you are OK, but if you deviate from the the standards - it can give you trouble. A lot also depends on how frequently the operator is checking and replenishing chemistry - and roller transport systems require clinical cleanliness - or you can damage the emulsion.
If you are going to use a lot of Bl/W film - you are better off staring to "soup" your own - cheaper and you will have far more control.