Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/09/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Dear LUG HELP HELP! Please excuse me shouting to you, but I need urgent help: Tonight I did the following stupid things: - - Developed an Agfa APX25 in Ilford ID11 (well, the stupid thing still has to come) - - Started fixing with pretty old fixer (Tetenal standard, no rapid fixer). The film became clear very quick, but stayed a bit dark. So I thought that the fixer might be TOO old. - - Here it comes: I stopped after approximately 4 Minutes the fixing, washed twice with clean water and opened a bottle of Ilford Hypam rapid fixer which I had never used before (AAARRRGGGHHHH). - - I put the fixer in the development tank while reading the instructions. They said to fix two minutes. BUT I SHOULD HAVE DILUTED IT and I didn't (AAARRRGGGHHHH)! - - So I fixed it for about 2 minutes with the liquid being a bit thick or oily, watered the film extensively and the film looks great. It is drying right now (without any detergent) and my question is: 1. should I fix it again correctly? 2. If I fix it again - could it spoil the film? It is the only film from my daughters first school day and - just to stay on topic - I took all pictures with an M6. It would be a pitty if it would darken in the future. If anyone could help me I would be really delighted. Since I am on the digest I would appreciate direct e-mail. I will post a summary. christoph