Hi, anybody interested in ordering Diafine developer? Does wonders for black and white developing, just drop a little note if you're interested. You can find out the great stuff diafine can do on the internet, especially the ability to push tri-x to 1600 without the grain being affected and almost leaving developing times worry-free, as it has such a big developing time latency. Just finding out who's interested, and if possible, will find out a way to mass order.
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I'll get back to you guys with the price. It will evidently be slightly more pricey than normal developers, but it'll be worth it as you can reuse this mother quite a number of times....and for those who are also interested just drop a little note too...i think i can go order from overseas through someone in offstone...
here's the link on what diafine can do:
http://sddunnam.home.comcast.net/diafine_developer.htm
here's the link on what diafine can do:
http://sddunnam.home.comcast.net/diafine_developer.htm
Do check out a similar thread on Offstone forums some time back (about 1 yr ago). The costs in bringing it in via MO are very high because of customs cost (that is, *IF* US/Singapore customs allow it through, with the heightened security checks). Fact is, you will likely end up paying >$100 for just 1 gallon mix. A cheaper alternative is to ask someone who's flying to the States to bring it back for you. I got mine this way for just $50 (or $60 I can't remember). 
I'm ordering about six of the 1 gallon pack from the States. It's about $53-56 per unit via airmail. The last time I ordered it was $60 per gallon pack, during the days when US dollar was high.
Each gallon pack can last you for a VERY long time.... let's put it this way, I've ran through 70 rolls of tri-x from the 1.5 liter bottle and it is still going strong. Still have another 1.5 liter in sealed bottle waiting to be opened
Anyone interested?
Each gallon pack can last you for a VERY long time.... let's put it this way, I've ran through 70 rolls of tri-x from the 1.5 liter bottle and it is still going strong. Still have another 1.5 liter in sealed bottle waiting to be opened
Anyone interested?
canturn said:
I'm ordering about six of the 1 gallon pack from the States. It's about $53-56 per unit via airmail. The last time I ordered it was $60 per gallon pack, during the days when US dollar was high.
Each gallon pack can last you for a VERY long time.... let's put it this way, I've ran through 70 rolls of tri-x from the 1.5 liter bottle and it is still going strong. Still have another 1.5 liter in sealed bottle waiting to be opened
Anyone interested?
Each gallon pack can last you for a VERY long time.... let's put it this way, I've ran through 70 rolls of tri-x from the 1.5 liter bottle and it is still going strong. Still have another 1.5 liter in sealed bottle waiting to be opened
Anyone interested?
1) I can pay via PayPal
2) If you can get it to Taipei
Looks like it works well with my favorite flavor HP5+, too. Has anyone tried it with the new Tri-X emultion?
After some quick calling around to friends, it looks like Adorama in NY will ship to Asia...well, at least Taiwan but I can't see Singapore being an issue. I mean, it's not like it's *gum* or anything
Anyway, they tell me that shipping is about the same price as the product itself, so the total for 1 Gal. would come to ~US$30. Just to be sure that they would ship to the region I dropped a note to their info email.
Here is their catalog link:
http://www.adorama.com/CHDG.html?searchinfo=diafine&item_no=1
Anyway, they tell me that shipping is about the same price as the product itself, so the total for 1 Gal. would come to ~US$30. Just to be sure that they would ship to the region I dropped a note to their info email.
Here is their catalog link:
http://www.adorama.com/CHDG.html?searchinfo=diafine&item_no=1
OpenLens said:
I certainly am if:
1) I can pay via PayPal
2) If you can get it to Taipei
Looks like it works well with my favorite flavor HP5+, too. Has anyone tried it with the new Tri-X emultion?
1) I can pay via PayPal
2) If you can get it to Taipei
Looks like it works well with my favorite flavor HP5+, too. Has anyone tried it with the new Tri-X emultion?
Ever since I started darkroom printing, tri-x in diafine has been my fav. combination.
Skin tone wise, HP5+ has the advantage.
However, a few things about tri-x that has an edge over HP5+ in diafine...
1. HP5+ loses out in terms of speed. The ideal ASA to use is 800, which IMO is a little slow. I've done a couple of HP5+ pushed to 1250 developed using microphen - fine grains and doesn't give you that 'pushed' look. Tri-x, on the other hand, can go as high as 1250 (some folks even pushed it to 1600).
2. Personally, I do find the negative a little flat when using HP5+ in diafine. End up having to print at grade 3.5 to 4 to get the desired contrast. Tri-x on the other hand, is very contrasty in diafine...prints very well on diffuser type enlarger at grade 1.5 - 2.
3. This sounds lame, but there's no bulk film for HP5+ in Singapore. But tri-x's readily available in tins
Are you referring to the old or new Tri-X emultion? There may be differences. The insert that comes with Diafine lists the optimal EI for the old emultion.
Yeah, that's where the major difference is between Tri-X and HP5+ (developer-not-included). Tri-X has a higher "default" contrast while HP5+ has a better "default" tonal range. Both can be adjusted as one sees fit through developer choice and bath time/dilute...but diafine doesn't have that ability. Basically, you have to take what you get with it...can't water it down for a longer bath and thus higher contrast or vice-versa. And reading the material on it, it seems that diafine is better suited to higher contrast films and scenes...a natural for Tri-X
Not lame. I can't find bulk roll HP5+ (or any Ilford film) in Taiwan either and it frustrates the h*ll out of me.
Yeah, that's where the major difference is between Tri-X and HP5+ (developer-not-included). Tri-X has a higher "default" contrast while HP5+ has a better "default" tonal range. Both can be adjusted as one sees fit through developer choice and bath time/dilute...but diafine doesn't have that ability. Basically, you have to take what you get with it...can't water it down for a longer bath and thus higher contrast or vice-versa. And reading the material on it, it seems that diafine is better suited to higher contrast films and scenes...a natural for Tri-X
3. This sounds lame, but there's no bulk film for HP5+ in Singapore. But tri-x's readily available in tins
I can verify that Larry did get them @ $60 each, coz I was the one who organised the MO
The usual supplier that I'm buying from ran out of stock, probably takes around 2 weeks to re-stock.
If any of you want to share one tin, make sure someone MIX the ENTIRE CAN with 1 gallon water FIRST. Diafine powder is like soap powder, they're not homogenous crystals, but composite of different types of salt and powder...
The usual supplier that I'm buying from ran out of stock, probably takes around 2 weeks to re-stock.
If any of you want to share one tin, make sure someone MIX the ENTIRE CAN with 1 gallon water FIRST. Diafine powder is like soap powder, they're not homogenous crystals, but composite of different types of salt and powder...
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