Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/11/19

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Subject: Re: AGFA: Developing APX 100 [rec.photo.equipment.35mm #41566]
From: William Lawlor <wvl@crl.com>
Date: Tue, 19 Nov 1996 06:01:29 -0800 (PST)

Don't worry, Rodinal does that with many films.Bill Lawlor

On Mon, 18 Nov 1996, Wolfgang Sachse wrote:

> Hi -
> 
> I'm developing Agfa APX 100 films (both 135 and 120 formats)
> in 1:25 Rodinal and according to the instructions given on
> the box (8 min @ 68^F).
> 
> After develping, the developing solution takes on a deep
> purple-blue color. Is that some kind of disolved
> anti-halation coating?
> 
> Should I rinse the film in cold water before starting the
> Rodinal?
> 
> Or not to worry about it. I see nothing in the instructions.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> -- W. Sachse
> 
>