Re: [APML] Chemicals for prints

[Brian larmay <power_windows4789@yahoo.com>]

Hi Kent and thanks..

Black and white for now.....I have the colour filters,
but I dont think i can handle that yet.

Rapid fix? Never used it.
Can I also use the powder fix?
Regular dilution, or should I mix stronger?
I have lots of fixer in bags here I need to use up.

I read a bit about Dektol and found a few other
developers.

I guess i really have to experiment with paper and
diferant developers to find out what I prefer.
What is a good combination for tech pan astro images?
Is there a standard for that?

Brian



> Brian:
> Black & White or Color??
> 
> Black & White is easy.
> 1. Developer, several possibilities, Kodak Dektol
> (powder), Ilford (liquid)
> 2. Stop Bath, basically a weak acetic acid, you
> could buy Glacial Acetic acid 
> and dilute or Kodak Indicator Stop Bath
> 3. Fixer, I use Kodak Rapid Fix
> 4. Hypo (Fixer) Eliminator, this helps remove fixer
> from the paper and 
> reduces wash time.
>      Kodak Hypo Reducing Agent, others available
> 
> Color:
> That's another story.
> 
> Kent Kirkley 
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