Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/04/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On 4/19/04 4:41 PM, "B. Haas" <reciprocityfactor@yahoo.com> wrote: > I use sodium thiosulfate and sodium bisulfite for a > fixer. No hardener and can scratch easily while wet. > However, if the negs are too thin can always selenium > tone them for a half stop boost. > > Just my .02 worth. > I use a Kodak liquid rapid fix as a two bottle bath. No solution B hardener which is mainly sulfuric acid which in battery acid. I get a big cubetainer of the solution A. The two bath as in paper fixing is very economical (cheaper) as well as definitely getting the job done completely. Not less well done with every roll you do. You don't have to fix later if you are going to tone later. You are definitely completely fixed and will see no staining (I look upon with distain) in your toned prints. When you do toning if some of your prints are staining it invariably means you have not been fixing completely. The un removed silver is getting stained. Toning is like a test for complete fixing. Some use a drop of selenium toner on a print for that purpose. Mark Rabiner Photography Portland Oregon New-improved http://rabinergroup.com/