Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/12/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Test the fixer periodically by sticking a piece of film (the leader from 35mm film that you cut off before developing is perfect) into the fix and timing how long it takes to clear. Then fix your film twice that time. I would throw out the fixer if it took longer than two minutes to clear. You can also buy a little bottle of Hypo Test. A drop or two into the fix will precipitate out white if the fix is bad. Jim At 04:13 PM 12/10/99 +0000, you wrote: >At 22:30 09/12/99 -0800, you wrote: >>I am learning how to process my own b&w film and would like to know how >>long I can use the diluted "Kodafix Solution" for? The label says "about >>120 rolls of 620 film" ...What will this translate for 35 mm? Any help >>would be appreciated. Thanks, Mike . > >If you compare the exposed film areas, using approximate measurements which >will be near enough for the purpose; > >35mm film = 39 x 1 x 1.5 = 58.5 sq in. > >120/620 film = 12 x 2.25 x 2.25 = 60 sq in. > >That's near enough about the same I think! > >Joe B. >