I'm in need some fresh chemicals, so on a whim I picked up a small bottle of Ilford Rapid Fix instead of my usual Kodak, basically because
1. It's a liquid so it should be easy to mix.
2. I want to be comfortable with options as recent Kodak/Alaris chemicals, D-76 in particular, has disappointed me with a regatta crud floating in the solution.
3. It was cheaper than the Kodak Fixer---hey, it's the holidays and I've got a lot of expenses right now.
Apparently one can lift the label to read the mixing instructions, but my label is unliftable.
No big deal, I went on line and got the data straight from the horse's (Ilford's) mouth.
Here are my issues
1. I learned that it's a non-hardening fixer---that's new to me---does it matter that much for negatives? I know non-hardening is preferred when it comes to toning prints, but I won't be using this on prints (see below)
2. Recommended wash time for fiber based paper is 60 minutes under running water. This is a no go as we're under drought restrictions here when it comes to water usage.
So my Ilford Rapid Fix is only suitable for (my) negatives in my corner of the world. I'm good with that, but I wanted to ask any Ilford Rapid Fix users here what their practical experiences are with Ilford Rapid Fix.
Thanks in advance.
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