> I obtained a better contrast for the Plus X with the Microdol diluted > 1:1; I think the 1:3 dilution will work fine with the Ilford Pan F 50, > my next roll ready to develop. > > Carlos Give your Microdol 1:3 enough time and you'll have too much contrast. Few have the patience. But giving a developer a stronger dilution to obtain an "optimum" shorter developing time is never a good idea. Unless you are developing sheet film in a tray. And even then.... Microdol had fallen out of favor decades ago with any of the smarter people. [Rabs] Mark William Rabiner --- Rollei List - Post to rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx - Subscribe at rollei_list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'subscribe' in the subject field OR by logging into www.freelists.org - Unsubscribe at rollei_list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'unsubscribe' in the subject field OR by logging into www.freelists.org - Online, searchable archives are available at //www.freelists.org/archives/rollei_list