Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/01/09

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Subject: [Leica] Re: Wash Time...& Fixer...
From: "Eric" <ericm@pobox.com>
Date: Wed, 09 Jan 2002 04:34:17 -0600
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Herb:

>I think you may be confusing paper and film.  Five minutes wash is 
>adequate for film.  In fact, for C41, three minutes is recommended. 
>The recommendation for a long wash time is undoubtedly for fiber base 
>paper.
>
>Do use hardener with film.  It protects the fragile emulsion and does 
>no harm, repeat, does no harm.

On the other hand, some people advise washing your film for an hour and
avoiding hardeners at all cost.

You'll find all sorts of advice...much of it conflicting.  Pick somebody
whose opinion you respect and go with your own chosen expert.  :)


Eric
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