Response to TMax and Tri-X concurrent development nightmare

a follow up to my posted question. on investigation, I found that my son had used my stock solution of hypo-clear, which I would normally mix 1:4. the Tri-X took on a mottling, looking like small worms, etched in the emulsion. the TMax-400 was not effected in this manner, and seemed to process normally. I don't know if this was the culprit, but it seems like something as strong as this solution is, added right after a three minute fix, might cause some strange chemistry. luckily, as he was about to throw the negatives away (with tears in his eyes) I suggested he leave them alone. within the hour, they dried, mottled, but with an interesting look to them. he seems okay with it, likes the odd effect, and we both learned something.

[ Previous | Next ]