thmk
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Hi all,
I just developed a roll of TMax 3200 in TMax developer. The negs look ok on the first view but most of them have a purple touch. Could it be that I have to renew my fixer or went something wrong during development? The film was stored in the fridge and expired 01/2005.
I would be thankful for any hint.
Cheers
Thomas-Michael
I just developed a roll of TMax 3200 in TMax developer. The negs look ok on the first view but most of them have a purple touch. Could it be that I have to renew my fixer or went something wrong during development? The film was stored in the fridge and expired 01/2005.
I would be thankful for any hint.
Cheers
Thomas-Michael
Andrew Touchon
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T-max films require at least 5min. in rapid fixer and twice as long, 10 min., when using regular Kodak fixer. The also require 20-30 min. to throughly wash the purple dye out. The T-max films will also deplete the strength of your fixer quicker than most other films. If you just inspect your film when you think your done fixing and it's got a purple tint, juat put it back in your fixer for a few more min. and it should clear. Also, it's important to follow Kodaks recommended agation schedule.
Andy
Andy
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what andy said.
longer fix & wash times needed, though i don't think the purple is harmful.
joe
longer fix & wash times needed, though i don't think the purple is harmful.
joe
thmk
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Many thanks for the hint. I fixed again for 3 minutes and washed for 20min and the purple is completely gone. This was my first try with TMax 3200 at home 
Does the longer fixing time also apply to TMax 400? This is the next film I would like to give a try.
Cheers
Thomas-Michael
Does the longer fixing time also apply to TMax 400? This is the next film I would like to give a try.Cheers
Thomas-Michael
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if i recall correctly it's the same with all tmax films.
joe
joe
Andrew Touchon
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Yes. All T-Max films require the longer fixing/wash cycles.
I suggest you go to the Kodak website and printout the developing instructions. If you carefully follow their instructions you shouldn't have any more problems.
Andy
I suggest you go to the Kodak website and printout the developing instructions. If you carefully follow their instructions you shouldn't have any more problems.
Andy
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sockdaddy
Guest
20 min. wash? who has that much time?
jlw
Rangefinder camera pedant
Hey, nobody says you have to stand there and watch it wash. Think of what all you could get done in that 20 minutes...
titrisol
Bottom Feeder
As a rule of thumb, when negatives come out cloudy or with a solored tinge (purple or such) fix them for another few minutes or with fresh(er) fixer
Washing: As a water-conscious person I'd better use the 5 changes of water method. It is archival and uses less water.
Washing: As a water-conscious person I'd better use the 5 changes of water method. It is archival and uses less water.
kaiyen
local man of mystery
I use the 5 swap, Ilford method as well to save water. To make up for reduced wash time (which is really only a factor in this scenario, with tmax films that require more washing), use some HCA wash aid. It'll help a great deal.
allan
allan
Gabriel M.A.
My Red Dot Glows For You
With TJ-Max, I always fix twice as long as I would with any other normal film. And wash for an extra 5 minutes. Unless I develop it in Diafine, TJ-Max is the only film I pre-wash before developing.
I should rephrase that: I only develop it in Diafine now; I used to pre-wash it before developing, otherwise.
I should rephrase that: I only develop it in Diafine now; I used to pre-wash it before developing, otherwise.
John Robertson
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I hope you are not refering also to personal hyginesockdaddy said:
Seriously - its good to know about the extra time needed for T.Max films