Perceptol

[Daryl J.]

Nokton48: what are you using for replenisher for your Mic X?

Thanks,
Daryl

 

[Nokton48]

Nokton48: what are you using for replenisher for your Mic X? Thanks,Daryl

Daryl,

See the Kodak info here:

http://www.blende7.at/datenblaetter/kodak pdf/microdol.pdf

I simply have substituted Freesyle Legacy Mic-X for the Microdol-X powder.
Scan to the section that talks about Mic-X replenishment.
In a nutshell, you use less water, and add Sodium Carbonate, to make the replenisher.

And it works very well for me. Also it seems to last forever.

 

[Highway 61]

The other secret is that I started photography very young. I advise all photographers, old and young, to start young.

Erik.

The third secret is that Thelonious Monk was Julius Caesar's favorite photographer.

 

[Flat Twin]

Leicaflex SL MOT, 35mm Summicron-R V1 / Kodak TMY-2 400 @200ASA, Perceptol 1+2, 11mins, 23degrees C


Henry Difazio, December 2017. by Flat Twin, on Flickr

 

[Flat Twin]

Leica M5, Summilux 50mm V2 - Kodak TMY-2 400 @200ASA, Perceptol 1+2, 11mins, 23degrees C


On the Banks of the Danube, Ulm, Germany. by Flat Twin, on Flickr

 

[Flat Twin]

Leica M5, Summilux 50mm V2 - Kodak TMY-2 400 @200ASA, Perceptol 1+2, 11mins, 23degrees C


On the Banks of the Danube, Ulm, Germany. by Flat Twin, on Flickr

 

[giulio stucchi]

Nice work Simon! I see you went the "Erik's way" 🙂
...and guess what the mailman just delivered to me...a box full of T-MAX 400 and Perceptol 🙂 !! I tried this combo 2 years ago inspired by Erik and decided to give it another go.
Ciao
Giulio

 

[Flat Twin]

Many thanks Giulio!

Yes I went Erik's way just over a year ago and I'm getting good consistent results that I'm pleased with 🙂

Looking forwards to seeing your results now!

Ciao

Simon

 

[Flat Twin]

Leica M5, Summilux 50mm V2 - Kodak TMY-2 400 @200ASA, Perceptol 1+2, 11mins, 23degrees C


On the Banks of the Danube, Ulm, Germany. by Flat Twin, on Flickr

 

[giulio stucchi]

Here I am.

M2 | Summaron 35 2.8 | 400-2TMY | Perceptol 1+1

Giulio

 

[johannielscom]

Perceptol still life

Perceptol still life

Shot on Tmax 100 and developed in Perceptol 1+3 today.
Shot with a home-built 4x5 inch camera with a 1880s barrel lens without a shutter. Just cover the lens with my hand, draw the dark slide, expose for 5 seconds and cover the lens with hand again before replacing the slide. Works perfectly as long as the light is low 😉 .

20180128_DSC01378 by Johan Niels Kuiper, on Flickr​

 

[giulio stucchi]

M2 | Summilux 50 1.4 v2 | 400-2TMY | Perceptol 1+1

Giulio

 

[Flat Twin]

Very nice as usual Giulio!


Simon

 

[Flat Twin]

Leica M5, 50mm Summilux v1 - TMY-2 400 @200ASA, Perceptol 1+2


River House Cafe. Frome, Somerset. by Flat Twin, on Flickr

 

[Flat Twin]

Leica M5, 50mm Summilux v1 - TMY-2 400 @200ASA, Perceptol 1+2


Catherine Hill, Frome, Somerset. by Flat Twin, on Flickr

 

[Flat Twin]

Yes same method Erik, I find the results very consistent and pleasing. The 50mm Summilux v1 is a great lens also, really nice on the M5!


Simon

 

[Erik van Straten]

Yes same method Erik

Originally Posted by Flat Twin
Agreed! ^^^ Finally somebody talking sense in these past few posts.

Erik, you need to get over this. It is misleading, totally unproven and actually fabricated by you and you only... It's getting really boring I'm afraid.

Move on old boy...

Simon


Old man.

Erik.

 

[jamin-b]

I hope this means the moderator stepped in. As anyone who frequents this site knows Erik is a consistent, friendly and helpful contributor. Let's keep this space working in that spirit. Not sure why camera gear and techniques gets people so worked up...
this is intended as a cooperative and usually works that way....

 

[Erik van Straten]

Yes, I have to explain this behaviour of me. This has to do with member Flat Twin. For unknown reasons he is insulting me in this thread and in another. For that reason I decided to withdraw me from this thread (and another).

For many years I helped member Flat Twin with advice, but for some reason he now is making me black. I think it is because my opinions about the Summilux 35mm f/1.4 steel rim. Apparently he does not like these opinions of me.

Erik.

 

[leicapixie]

Erik please ignore gross people!
I come from a land far south, sharing some of your culture..
Keep it up, do NOT withdraw.
Now retired in Canada.
An age of dull, ignorant bullies led by worse..
I open my RFF looking forward to your photographs.
The framing, the moments and technique all perfect.
A pleasure to view, to see and "take in".
Photographs that could live on my walls..