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Ok, I appreciate the input. I am going to continue to use my current "toning" fixer for another 50 equivalent 8x10s, toss it, and make the next batch with 60 grams sodium sulfite for the gallon with...

Labrat, I don't put bisulfite in the toning process fixer, I was referring to it being used in fixer 24 and maybe that is why I don't get the cloudy fixer.

Penta thio for a gallon would be 960 grams (roughly 4 x 250g), and 4 (I will equate liters to quarts here) liters x 15g = 60 grams sodium sulfite per gallon by that recipe. However, I could...

I went by Ansel's "formula" in The Print, he suggested for a gallon of "plain" hypo fixer, 2 lbs. of thiosulfate and 4 ounces of sodium sulfite (113.39 grams). I just used 120 grams sodium sulfite.

Yes, I did, and always, use tap water. And yes, it is high in calcium and chlorine. Hmmmm, fixer 24 never did this, maybe because of the sodium bisulfite?

It is hard to diagnose, but is there anything different in your mixing process for the hypo/sulfite solution than before? Different water? I'm asking because depending on water content, an alkaline...

I have made 2 batches of of "plain" hypo fixer for my toning process that has gotten milky/cloudy after fixing approximately 50 8x10 prints. I am using some old Zone VI hypo (anhydrous I assume...

Thanks Bruce, I will give it a try.

I have purchased some Fomatone chamois 542 II paper and am unsure about the best developer. I have read about the Fomatol PW, Photo Formulary 106 and some others. I have read that cool...

I have started using the MOD 45 for developing my 4x5 negs rather than the Combi Plan tank. I am getting scratches on the non-emulsion side of the film where the "fingers" of the unit holds the film...

Thank you Arne, you have confirmed my suspicions concerning the date issue. I shot the sheet film at EI 333 with the Pentax spotmeter. Kodak data sheet suggests 11 minutes at 1:9, I like your 8.5...

1) I've used "outdated" TMAX RS, even close to two years out. No effect whatsoever - I use it one shot 1+9, maybe there is an effect when used in a replenishment cycle, but I doubt it. Originally...

1. Has anyone had bad results using Tmax RS, unopened, that is out of date by a year?
2. Any suggestions on development times of the new Tmax 400 using the RS in a small tank, agitating every 30...

Thank you all very much. I am going to research the 355mm G-Claron, it may be hard to find, and I will probably go with the 300mm nikkor. I have a 120mm nikkor, and a 210mm Schneider, so I wanted...

I am considering either a 300mm nikkor or a 360 T nikkor for 4x5 use, anyone want to give me the pros and cons of one versus the other? Would the depth of field be more limited for the 360? I do...

that's logical. Just needed to make sure. Thanks!!

I have the 45MXII with a Zone VI cold light (non VC). I assume I can lower the top bellows as far down (compressed) as it will go. I do not know why the upper section (above the negative) is...

Ian, would you recommend a first fixer? Commercially available.

I need to align my MXII, but I have no manual. Anybody wish to share their manual with me? I would greatly appreciate it. I am rebuilding my darkroom before being forced to go to the (dreaded)...

Ian, thanks for your input. Can you explain buffering, why I need it? I am not worried much about capacity. I generally do 10 to 20 prints over a week, and will not get back to printing for a...

Does anyone use plain hypo as the only fixer for prints? I plan to selenium tone and I have a good supply of plain hypo. Or, should I use a "regular" non-hardening fixer like Heico as a first fixer?

I have polymax (Kodak) filters, they are shades of yellow and magenta only. Where do I find these filters (blue, green, etc.)?

I will consider your offer, but will try to find another solution first.

I read on photo.net that printing on vc papers with a cold light would result in constrasty images. I guess I need a V54 lamp for my zone 6 head. Pardon my ignorance, what is split printing?

Sorry, this question has probably be discussed before, however I am new getting back into LF photography. My enlargers are Besseler 45MX2 and Omega C67. They have zone 6 cold lights in them from...

To me, film is going to be like vinyl and reel-to-reel tape is to digital music, something for people/artists who really enjoy the feel and results of the medium. There will always be a demand for...

Thank you, I will give it a try in the dark room and report back in a couple of days.

My 4x5 negatives exhibit a 0.5 inch over exposed strip down the right side (looking from the ground glass side) and the film is loaded horizontally (haven't tried this with the film loaded...