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Best method to eliminate antihalation backing

from Stephen Burns (sburns@oregontrail.net)
Using Delta 400, and developing it in a JOBO with Xtol. I used to develop it in TMX developer with a 5 minute presoak. Jobo advises not to use the presoak when using Xtol in a JOBO.

I'm using the same fixing time with Kodak Rapid Fix. The film is now coming out with a slight pink cast, which I assume is a little bit of the antihalation backing staying on the film. (The antihalation backing seems to still come off completely when I do TMY film in Xtol).

What is the best method to eliminate this pink cast, or is it even necessary to completely eliminate it? I am considering increasing the fixing time, but wonder about bleaching out the image. Also perhaps using Kodak Hypo clearing agent, or Orbit Bath, might do it?

Any suggestions? Thanks!

(posted 8908 days ago)

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