Response to Pinholes

There is no reason to use an acid stop bath for film. Some developers contain sodium carbonate that releases carbon dioxide gas when it comes into contact with acid. Plain water will slow development sufficiently to avoid overdeveloping. Photographers Formulary TF-4 alkaline fixer will not be seriously affected by the small amount of developer carry-over when using a water stop bath. It is an excellent fixer for all film. If your problem is the dreaded dust in the holders, see the September/October issue of View Camera Magazine for an illustraed how-to article on cleaning holders.

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