Optimized for processing Kodak T-Max roll films, LegacyPro LMAX is a liquid film developer concentrate well-suited for normal and push processing of these distinct tabular grain films. This developer offers full film speed and excellent shadow detail and should be diluted 1:4 for use; this bottle makes a 5-gallon working solution. It is only suitable for use with roll films and should not be used with sheet films.
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After Kodak raised the price of their T-Max developer by $10 in a year (now $28) I figured it was time to find a cheaper developer. I used T-Max primarily because it is designed specifically for T-grain film like Fuji Acros and Ilford Delta that I shoot. I liked how T-Max kept the grain microscopic and uniform. This Legacy Pro seems to be a suitable alternative to it. I processed a roll of Acros the other night and the grain is virtually the same with this as it is with T-Max. Very fine grain and high sharpness. It mixes at the same ratio as T-Max (1+4) as well so no new math there. The only problem I had was finding a data sheet and recommended development times for this. There is little to on literature on this chemical. As for developing, I'm just using T-Max times and it seems to be fine. It's puzzling that they only give you 750mL of concentrate instead of a full liter but whatever. At $13, I'm still saving a ton of money. Kodak is making it very hard for me to give them my money. Between film and now chemicals, I don't really buy anything from Kodak anymore. Oh well. Their loss.
Some time ago Kodak discontinued T-Max roll developer. This replacement works very well. It is much more reactive in the process, so you will need to test a roll to determine new exposure settings for your captures. Depending on your camera and lens the exposure change can be up to 4-stops. Once I re-calibrated my shooting I am happy with being able to hand hold in dimmer lighting. An alternative would be to adjust development temperature and timing.