Q: TMAX RS one shot or not

F5B&W · Mar 16, 2015

First time processing film in 28 years today. I have a couple of questions.

I am using TMAX RS from the stock gal. Mixed according to the directions on the box. I processed a roll of 120 TMAX 100. The developer came out with an odd bluish tint. Is the developer a one shot, do I send it down the drain, or do I place it back with the stock solution, or keep it but segregate it?

I have aver the same question for the fixer. Kodafix 200 mixed 1:3 as a stock. Can it be reused?

sloths · Mar 16, 2015

It is supposed to be a one shot developer, so dispose of it safely. you should be able to reuse your kodafix, but don't store it for many months as it will go off.

pbromaghin · Mar 16, 2015

NO!

This is not a one-shot developer. It is for use in a replenishment process, essentially meaning you mix up a quantity of it and then mix a little more in for every roll you develop. Go the link below and download the technical data sheet that explains all about Tmax and Tmax RS. It's really pretty economical to use.

http://www.kodak.com/global/en/professional/support/techPubs/j86/j86.pdf

The bluish tint is the anti-halation layer. It's entirely normal.

DREW WILEY · Mar 16, 2015

For critical use I prefer it one-shot. But I don't like to replenish anything - just another headache I'd prefer to avoid.

JLP · Mar 16, 2015

I use it one shot too and mix it 1+9 which increase film speed a little.
Remember to add the content of the small container to the large before use.

Roger Cole · Mar 16, 2015

I use it one shot but didn't like the mistimes at 1+9 or 7. I use 1+5 or 1+6.

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Sal Santamaura · Mar 16, 2015

Roger Cole said:
...didn't like the mistimes at 1+9 or 7...

What are "mistimes?"

Roger Cole · Mar 17, 2015

iPhone auto incorrect for "midtones"

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Sal Santamaura · Mar 17, 2015

Roger Cole said:
iPhone auto incorrect for "midtones"...

Ah, yet another example of people serving technology instead of the other way around.

Sure am glad to not be a member of the icult. Which isn't to say I have a much higher opinion of its competition. No cell phone carrying for me, thanks.

jerrybro · Mar 17, 2015

JLP said:
I use it one shot too and mix it 1+9 which increase film speed a little.
Remember to add the content of the small container to the large before use.

Yup, the concentrate lasts a lot longer this way too.

Roger Cole · Mar 17, 2015

Sal Santamaura said:
Ah, yet another example of people serving technology instead of the other way around.

Sure am glad to not be a member of the icult. Which isn't to say I have a much higher opinion of its competition. No cell phone carrying for me, thanks.

And I'm sure glad to have one. That's the beauty of choice.

pentaxuser · Mar 17, 2015

Sal Santamaura said:
Sure am glad to not be a member of the icult.

Me too. Try the occult instead. Things tend not to get going until midnight so there are some late hours involved

pentaxuser

Hatchetman · Mar 17, 2015

I used to make 800 ml of solution and develop up to four rolls over a month or so with no replenish or time compensation. never had a problem. YMMV. now I use D76 one shot which is cheaper and never have to worry about it getting old.

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