On 10 Nov 2002 03:42:02 GMT, hickster711@aol.com (Hickster711) wrote:

>I've always rated both Tri-X and HP-5 @ 200. But a diffusion enlarger always
>required a little more dev time. Didn't have any luck with Xtol at all. Much
>happier with Rodinal or D-76 1:1. I like the look of a condenser better, but
>the skies block easier, while the diffusion is much smoother, too smooth. Any
>way, that's what I found works for me. Bob Hickey

Best for me (condenser enlarger):
Tri-X at 400, dev. 8.5 min. in D76 1:1 at 70 degrees
for normal contrast; same development for Fuji Neopan
400 shot at 250 - for lower contrast, more open shadows.