On Sep 17, 2010, at 8:28 PM, David Kachel wrote: > One of two things is going on: > > 1. Inadequate fixation. Fix longer, agitate more. Eastern Block films tend to be older technology, thicker emulsions, longer fixing times. > 2. Anti-halation dye isn't clearing. Usually due to inadequate fixing, but... If you fix the stuffing out of it with fresh fixer and the blue still remains, soak for 5-10 minutes in a 10% solution of sodium sulphite to clear the dye, then rewash. I forgot to mention; if you are using variable contrast paper, the blue cast will tend to slightly affect paper contrast. With graded papers it should make no difference. David Kachel ___________________ Artist-Photographer Fine B&W Photographs www.davidkachel.com david@... Gallery: www.reddoorfinephotographs.com director@... PO Box 1893 Alpine, TX 79831 (432) 386-5787 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Re: [Digital BW] OT but your help is requested
2010-09-18 by David Kachel