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Response to Improper Fixing??????

from John Hicks / John's Camera Shop (jbh@magicnet.net)
The magenta color is leftover sensitizing dye.

You do _not_ need to fix the film forever to remove it; it will, however, need a minute or two longer fix time than standard films.

To remove the dye, use a wash aid. You can buy the prepackaged stuff or make your own by dissolving a tablespoon (about 25g) sodium sulfite in a quart of water. After fixing, treat the film in the wash aid for two to three minutes with constant agitation, then wash and dry normally.

(posted 9102 days ago)

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