erikhaugsby
killer of threads
So I ran a roll of Tri-X through my Leica at EI1600 about three weeks ago. I lost it after shooting it and found it (in my bag) this morning. I processed it in Rodinal 1+50 for 18.5min, 68F; when it came out of the developer the Rodinal carried an extremely light purple hue, much less than what might be normal. Stop and Fixer went through fine, and wash was normal.
However, when I pulled the film off the reel I noticed that it looked foggy, and when I held it up to light the fog took on a light golden yellow sheen. I figured that I screwed up somewhere along the line and didn't worry too much since I could still see the pictures.
After drying, I took the film down for closer look. Then I noticed that the fog didn't extend throughout the film, just on the center track of it (between the sprocket holes). The sprocket holes themselves have no abnormal color tint and are as clear as the rest of my Tri-X negs. I sitll can't figure out how or why this happened. Is there any chance this might progress further, or is this it?
However, when I pulled the film off the reel I noticed that it looked foggy, and when I held it up to light the fog took on a light golden yellow sheen. I figured that I screwed up somewhere along the line and didn't worry too much since I could still see the pictures.
After drying, I took the film down for closer look. Then I noticed that the fog didn't extend throughout the film, just on the center track of it (between the sprocket holes). The sprocket holes themselves have no abnormal color tint and are as clear as the rest of my Tri-X negs. I sitll can't figure out how or why this happened. Is there any chance this might progress further, or is this it?
Lemures-Ex
Jared S
Heat dmamge perhaps? It can be localized on the film. Di you leave it in a car or something?
That's all I can think of at the moment. Perhaps someone else will have a better suggestion...
Jared
That's all I can think of at the moment. Perhaps someone else will have a better suggestion...
Jared
Santafecino
button man
A yellow tinge is a sign of exhausted fixer. You can probably remedy this by refixing in fresh fixer.
Of course, it could be something else, but yellow usually means the fixer is exhausted.
Of course, it could be something else, but yellow usually means the fixer is exhausted.
kestas
Member
i'm with Santafecino. it's problem of fixing, indeed.
good luck
good luck
erikhaugsby
killer of threads
So, would it be best to re-fix the film? It isn't a vital series by any means, but as I am scanning the negs right now I realize that I really do not want to 'lose' this roll.
kestas
Member
don't worryerikhaugsby said:
you're right, just re-fix it in fresh fixer
kbg32
neo-romanticist
erikhaugsby said:
Yes, re-fix.
erikhaugsby
killer of threads
cool. Thanks kestas, and santafecino.