Re: stale chemicals?

ok i figured out the problem'

i was fixing the film for 5 minutes.

it said recommended times for most films are 2-4 minutes

i was so used to shooting tri-x and developing it at 5.

well something learnt today!

k.

"kennyken" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> I just developed some Delta 100 along with kodak t-max developer & fixer
>
> I followed the recommended times and the film came out totally clear.
>
> I've developed hundreds of rolls and have never had this problem, even
when
> tempertures were
> slightly off.... I followed everyhting to a tee.
>
> I suspect my chemicals are stale... mainly my T-Max developer.
>
> My question is: what are the signs of stale developers?
>
> THis is the 2nd time I've had this happen.
>
> ken.
>
>




F100

"F100" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> ok i figured out the problem'
>
> i was fixing the film for 5 minutes.
>
> it said recommended times for most films are 2-4 minutes
>
> i was so used to shooting tri-x and developing it at 5.
>
> well something learnt today!
>
> k.

That's not it. Moderate overfixing (up to 4 times the correct time) has
little effect on the image. Extreme overfixing tends to lighten the image a
little.