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Home B&W developing - very dark areas gone white
For me this looks like pseudo-solarisation. Also known as Sabattier effect. This can happen when film or photo paper are exposed to light after the start of development. It can be counted as artistic ...
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Can we share mixing jug/beaker for developer, fixer and stop bath?
You can use the same container and mixing utensils and thermometer etc. for mixing. This is valid provided you take care to rinse well between solutions. Also, the items must not be porous (ceramic ...
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What is the correct fixing time for Ilford Rapid Fixer?
You can easily test yourself. Cut off a snippet of film, how about using the tongue of the 35mm roll etc. Pour a small amount of the fix in a small bowl. Swish the snippet about in this fluid. The ...
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Is it harmful to use developer/stop-bath/fixer/wet-agent from different manufacturers
I highly suggest you check out this book: https://www.amazon.com/Darkroom-Cookbook-Alternative-Process-Photography/dp/1138959189/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_14_t_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=...
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Is it safe to keep your chemical (developer/fixer/stopbath) outdoor?
Photographic chemicals are generally robust however they will lose their effectiveness over time. Exactly how long will be their shelf life is a variable. Developers tend to have the shortest shelf ...
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Home B&W developing - very dark areas gone white
Throw it back in the fixer and see if that helps. Looks like it isn't fixed fully to me.
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Is it safe to keep your chemical (developer/fixer/stopbath) outdoor?
The problem with photo chemistry is that it changes and becomes unusable. The rate of change is best controlled by limiting the amount of exposure to air and warmth.
Control the air by storing in ...
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Can we share mixing jug/beaker for developer, fixer and stop bath?
While you can use the same mixing jug, provided some precautions as Alan Marcus mentions...I'm somewhat confused as to the why of this. Ideally, you've got separate storage containers for your mixed ...
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What is the best way to preserve chlorophyll anthotypes?
Perhaps try a weak borax and water solution. It works to fix turmeric- based anthrotypes. Also consider grass- stained clothing: the the heat or detergent seems to “fix” the green stains and make them ...
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