any stopper/fixer with any developer?

[sf]

Ok, thanks.

 

[ZorkiKat]

Yes you may. Stop and fixer baths are fairly generic items without much specialised functions (other than neutralisation of the developer and clearing of the film, respectively) which will affect what the developer has already done to the developed image on the film.

Jay

 

[sf]

basic question is, I guess, are there limitations on which breeds go with which breeds?

I figure not, but I'm not about to guess, given my lack of experience.

 

[ZorkiKat]

basic question is, I guess, are there limitations on which breeds go with which breeds?

I figure not, but I'm not about to guess, given my lack of experience.

None. The only exception would be certain developers and stopbaths. For instance, stop bath is not recommended for use with developers containing Sodium Carbonate for activator. The neutralisation can be violent to the emulsion and result in tiny pinholes (bubbles resulting for the alkaline/acid reaction). But this is from the past- a time when film emulsions were not so robust physically.

With HC-110, you need be concerned with this. An ordinary 3% acetic acid stopbath (you could even use kitchen vinegar in a pinch if you're really pinching your budget 😀) may be used. Or you could omit the stopbath entirely and use water rinse instead. Three rapid changes of water should suffice.

Jay

 

[sf]

very good to know. Vinegar. . . any particular type? I suppose the most plain and clear of all - and not the 5% acidic sort.

So, HC110 should not be used with a general stopper, then. OK. A water stop is probably fine. Maybe a little vinegar in the water.

 

[Dougg]

I've never used a chemical stop bath with film development, just paper. Just a water rinse. Except with Process C41 of course (Developer, Bleach, Fixer, then Stabilizer or Final Rinse).

 

[sf]

also good to know. Maybe I'll just skip out on the chemical stop. I want to try HC110 because it can last for so many rolls. I'm poised to buy a giant brick of the film I am using - stuff it in a freezer. I want something that will go a LONG way and which I won't have to pay shipping $$ to obtain on a regular basis.

No powers. So HC110 it is.

 

[markinlondon]

very good to know. Vinegar. . . any particular type? I suppose the most plain and clear of all - and not the 5% acidic sort.

So, HC110 should not be used with a general stopper, then. OK. A water stop is probably fine. Maybe a little vinegar in the water.

White vinegar, dilute about 1:1, you're aiming for a 2% acetic acid solution.

Mark

 

[pesphoto]

I too just use a water stop bath. Actually, with films you can go directly from dev to fix, though I do a quick water bath in between.