I'm trying to figure out- in simple terms - if I should use the fix from the Formulary (non-alkaline?) for film and/paper. I hear things like emulsion swelling and other negative ideas associated with what appears to be standard fix (such as Kodak rapid fixer). I like using the PF TF-44 (I think that's it) because it eliminates stop (use water instead) and hypo (saves time). But the bottom line is I want the best negs and prints I can make. I would appreciate input. thanks carol

-- carol maurin (cbmaurin@earthlink.net), August 18, 2000

Answers

You may get better response if you ask in the forums on photo.net. Have a search through the Q&A forum and you might find some useful comments.

I post here because I think it might be worth menioning that the second edition of Basic Photographic Materials and Processes by (the) Leslie Strobel et. al is now available. This is a course book from Rochester Institue of Technology. It is one of the best volumes on the technique or technology of photography that I have ever encountered. It is great to read and even better as a reference volume.

(Obligatory people-related photography included :-)

-- Allan Engelhardt (allane@cybaea.com), August 24, 2000.