Poohblah Member Allowing Ads Joined Aug 30, 2008 Messages 436 Format Multi Format Jan 5, 2009 #1 If I underfix my negs, but fix long enough to clear the base, will the film turn a strange color in a few days?
If I underfix my negs, but fix long enough to clear the base, will the film turn a strange color in a few days?
Ian Grant Subscriber Allowing Ads Joined Aug 2, 2004 Messages 23,409 Location West Midland Format Multi Format Jan 5, 2009 #2 I doubt it, but there may be some unstable silver thiosulphate complexes left in the film that could break down over time and degrade the negatives. If it's 35mm just thread into a spiral & re-fix & wash, you can use paper clips to hang strips to dry Ian
I doubt it, but there may be some unstable silver thiosulphate complexes left in the film that could break down over time and degrade the negatives. If it's 35mm just thread into a spiral & re-fix & wash, you can use paper clips to hang strips to dry Ian
mpirie Member Allowing Ads Joined Sep 19, 2005 Messages 628 Location Highlands of Scotland Format 4x5 Format Jan 5, 2009 #3 My understanding was always to fix for twice the clearing time. Any change in colour is more likely to be due to poor washing rather than underfixing. As Ian mentioned, underfixing would lead to fading. Mike
My understanding was always to fix for twice the clearing time. Any change in colour is more likely to be due to poor washing rather than underfixing. As Ian mentioned, underfixing would lead to fading. Mike
OP OP Poohblah Member Allowing Ads Joined Aug 30, 2008 Messages 436 Format Multi Format Jan 5, 2009 #4 hmmm, okay, I was just trying to figure out why my roll of Delta 3200 turned greenish everywhere except the rebate, and underfixing was my first concern since underfixed paper turns strange colors shortly after washing...
hmmm, okay, I was just trying to figure out why my roll of Delta 3200 turned greenish everywhere except the rebate, and underfixing was my first concern since underfixed paper turns strange colors shortly after washing...