i remember seeing several different recommendations on different amounts of "part B" to use for film developing, i've not yet used this fixer but just got some and was wondering if there is a general consensus on how much "part B" most folks prefer using? if it makes a difference i use mostly plus-x and D76 1:1

thanks for any help! joe

-- Joe H (joe1013_@excite.com), February 14, 2001

Answers

If handled with care, you shouldn't have to use the hardner at all. Furthermore, when printing, toner will not work as well after you use the hardner on prints.

-- Scott Walton (f64sw@hotmail.com), February 14, 2001.

I save the little bottles of hardener and use them to make hardening solution for use after brown toning. I haven't used hardening fixer on either film or prints for years.

-- Ed Buffaloe (edb@unblinkingeye.com), February 14, 2001.

Most all films these days are pre-hardened. About the only thing the Part B will do is extend your washing times.

I do like Ed, save the little bottels for post toning hardener.

-- Terry Carraway (TCarraway@compuserve.com), February 17, 2001.

thanks guys!

i've done two rolls now with no hardner & they turned out great, i'll just hold on to the "B's" for now...

joe

-- Joe H (joe1013_@excite.com), February 17, 2001.