Oh Wow.....had no idea...have not even looked into price yet, as i was not really sure what to buy. Thanks Matt.You will probably find that with the possible exception of the simplest, slowest fixer (not necessarily the most practical recommendation for many modern films) the cost of the necessary ingredients is often higher than buying fixer pre-made.
This may, or may not be true, depending on the availability and pricing of raw materials and the rapid fixers themselves. In my case, the price of Ammonium Thiosulfate solution (bought as fertiliser) is much cheaper than an equivalent amount of ready made rapid fixer. The extra ingredients I need cost pennies.You will probably find that with the possible exception of the simplest, slowest fixer (not necessarily the most practical recommendation for many modern films) the cost of the necessary ingredients is often higher than buying fixer pre-made.
This is most likely correct, but you should note that the Ammonium Thiosulfate solution is only available as a liquid, and in many jurisdictions may very well be difficult to obtain from a fertilizer source due to anti-terror (I believe) restrictions on availability.This may, or may not be true, depending on the availability and pricing of raw materials and the rapid fixers themselves. In my case, the price of Ammonium Thiosulfate solution (bought as fertiliser) is much cheaper than an equivalent amount of ready made rapid fixer. The extra ingredients I need cost pennies.
You are correct about there not being any restrictions, although I note that the suppliers I can find on the internet seem to require really, really large orders!Matt, that would be true for ammonium nitrate, because it can be used as an explosive. I don't think that ammonium thiosulfate has any restrictions imposed. Anyway, shops specialising in fertigation would be possible sources of this solution.
this is not recommended because, film fixing leaves some contaminants, which are counterproductive fr print longevity. You are better of having separate fixing solutions for film and paper.Is it reasonably possible to make something like Ilford Rapid Fix, or any other that will fix both Film and Paper.
What would those chemicals be.?
I did some Reading/Research, and i see Sodium Thiosulfate is often a main ingredient. Does anybody have a recipe that has been successful.?
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See, that's the funny thing: I can walk into a shop and buy this solution, but there are no shops selling photographic chemicals of any kind nearby. The nearest would be > 350km away...You are correct about there not being any restrictions, although I note that the suppliers I can find on the internet seem to require really, really large orders!
Yes, Film and Paper.....as in 1:4 and 1:9...not fixing both with the same liquid.
Other details.?
Like i said, just something similar to Ilford Rapid Fix.
Cost.? If the chemicals to make a gallon are not all cheaper than buying a gallon of Ilford from B&H.........
My Developer and Fix spend 2-5 days in a tray and then they are gone. I change my stop every day.
I am just one guy with a typical B&W, 35mm photo hobby. I am not cranking out photos on a daily basis.
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http://sprintsystems.com/I did a search for Sprint Fix but could not find anything.
What is your recipe when you buy the Hypo Rice.?
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Probably the cheapest and most efficient way is to use C41 film fixer. It can work for B&W film and also paper, just vary the dilution ratio. It's one of the cheapest fixers out there. PE posted dilutions for using it with other than C-41 film at one point. (The C41 dilution from the fixer concentrate is 1:4 with water, other uses like B&W film would be higher concentrations)
What Ralph said.this is not recommended because, film fixing leaves some contaminants, which are counterproductive fr print longevity. You are better of having separate fixing solutions for film and paper.
Good point.this is not recommended because, film fixing leaves some contaminants, which are counterproductive fr print longevity. You are better of having separate fixing solutions for film and paper.
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