So let's talk fixers...

[markbarendt]

So I'm nearly out of TF-5 and I bought some WD2D pyro to play with.

The instruction sheet says any commercial fixer will work but specifically lists TF4 as an example.

I've also been thinking of using one fix, like C-41 fix, for everything.

So I started doing a bit of digging and found this http://stores.photoformulary.com/-strse-778/Art-Fix/Detail.bok at Formulary's site.

So has anybody had any experience with Art Fix?

Is there any worry with TF5 and WD2D pyro?

Is TF4 a better choice?

What about the two step paper fix, say Art Fix and Plain Hypo or one of the TFs twice versus a strong quick one step fix?

Signed, Confused

 

[markbarendt]

By the way, with regard to B&W materiels, I'm using RC paper, no fiber base papers, and both the Deltas and traditional Ilford films.

 

[Photo Engineer]

TF-5 and C41 fix have similar properties in that where one works the other should. The main difference is that TF-5 is designed for B&W films and papers specifically. TF-5 is about the same pH as C41 fix while TF-4 is much more alkaline. Otherwise, again they are similar.

PE

 

[markbarendt]

Thank you gents, happy holiday too.