The developers in DRCBook are grouped on type and there is a good
description as to the applications of each type. Personally, I get
satisfaction from mixing from scratch and it has re-kindled my
photographic interests. I understand the idea of learning one film
and one developer which will cover 95% of your situations. I have now
gotten a few combos that are optimized for specific subjects, light
contrasts, films, etc. and it has made my darkroom work more efficient
and gratifying.

Anchell's books are a great place to form a foundation of good, proven
knowledge of the work of others. You will have a lot enjoyment in
finding a good compensating soup, an accutance formula and the list
goes on..... Many people are not interested in chasing these issues
and simply make pictures and many are very, very good at it. I stay
more stimulated when I'm on a project and fine-tuning a formula to my
equipment and techniques. Each of us has different hot buttons that
keep our interest but if nothing else, the book is a darn good read
and a great resource.

On Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:07:00 -0800 (PST), Larry
wrote:

hello,

I will soon be purchasing Anchell's Darkroom cookbook. I would like
to know if the explanation of each developer is part of this book. I
really would like to avoid researching the advantages and
disadvantages of each.... thanks

Larry

Craig Schroeder
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