Tom A
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The D96 does have a bit less contrast build up, compared to the D76. Works well with medium to contrasty subjects. I have some shots on Flickr done with it, just tag D96 and I will look for some more in my files. I know that I shot a fair bit of XX and D96 in 2003 or 2004. I used the same times as D76 stock - about 6.5-7 minutes with XX. Never tried the X in it - looks really good though.
I usually mix up 2000 ml of D96 and 1000 ml replenisher. You need to dump about 20 ml/roll of replenisher in it after each run. Thus 1000 ml will give me 50 rolls and at that stage the stock is getting rather ugly and it is easier to dump it and run a new batch. Seems to store very well - 50 rolls usually represent a month shooting or slightly less and there is no increased activity in the stock after that. D76 tend to go rather grainy after 2-3 weeks.
I usually mix up 2000 ml of D96 and 1000 ml replenisher. You need to dump about 20 ml/roll of replenisher in it after each run. Thus 1000 ml will give me 50 rolls and at that stage the stock is getting rather ugly and it is easier to dump it and run a new batch. Seems to store very well - 50 rolls usually represent a month shooting or slightly less and there is no increased activity in the stock after that. D76 tend to go rather grainy after 2-3 weeks.