losheng Member Joined Apr 21, 2010 Messages 39 Format 35mm Sep 28, 2010 #1 Hi, I'm trying to find an authoritative answer on this: is it necessary to use hardener fixer with Fomapan 400? Does anyone know for sure?
Hi, I'm trying to find an authoritative answer on this: is it necessary to use hardener fixer with Fomapan 400? Does anyone know for sure?
martyryan Member Joined Jul 17, 2007 Messages 133 Location Oklahoma Format Multi Format Sep 28, 2010 #2 I have never used a hardening fixer with any of the foma films, just handle with care when wet. Marty
I have never used a hardening fixer with any of the foma films, just handle with care when wet. Marty
Thomas Bertilsson Member Joined Jan 21, 2003 Messages 15,708 Location Switzerland Format Multi Format Sep 28, 2010 #3 I have used a lot of it, and use Hypam fixer. As long as you are careful while handling it, you shouldn't have any problems. If you use a wipe or squeegee, use it only on the film base side, not the emulsion. I learned that one the hard way. - Thomas
I have used a lot of it, and use Hypam fixer. As long as you are careful while handling it, you shouldn't have any problems. If you use a wipe or squeegee, use it only on the film base side, not the emulsion. I learned that one the hard way. - Thomas
Ian Grant Subscriber Joined Aug 2, 2004 Messages 23,251 Location West Midland Format Multi Format Sep 28, 2010 #4 As others say no hardener is needed just fix normal in a good fixer like Hypam or Ilford/Kodak Rapid fixer. Ian
As others say no hardener is needed just fix normal in a good fixer like Hypam or Ilford/Kodak Rapid fixer. Ian
Slavomir Polivka Subscriber Joined Oct 18, 2005 Messages 78 Location Norway - Hof Format Multi Format Sep 28, 2010 #5 Fixer You don´t need to use hardening fixer. Never used it with Foma films.
OP OP losheng Member Joined Apr 21, 2010 Messages 39 Format 35mm Sep 29, 2010 #6 Hi, guys! Thank you very much for the valuable information! I'm more than double sure now!