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Photographers' Formulary 03-0200 TF-5 Archival Rapid Fixer for Darkroom

Photographers' Formulary 03-0200 TF-5 Archival Rapid Fixer for Darkroom

Photographers' Formulary 03-0200 TF-5 Archival Rapid Fixer for Darkroom
$ 13.95

Score By Feature

Based on 20 ratings
Customer service
9.08
Satisfaction
9.07
Delivery
9.06
Value for money
8.81

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Product Description

Paper and films respond well to TF-5, an excellent fixer.
Bleaching of images is not allowed
When TF-5 is mixed at a ratio of 113, it provides a working solution of 4 liters
Hardening without hardening
Stable for a long time
For PMK negatives, Gordon Hutchings recommends the Black and White Book of Pyro
A great fixer for paper and some films, TF-5 is impressive. fixes resin coated paper in 30 seconds and fiber based paper in 60 seconds, even in batch processing.
Bleaching of images is not allowed
When TF-5 is mixed at a ratio of 113, it provides a working solution of 4 liters

Questions & Answers

What is the maximum number of rolls of 120mm or 35mm that this kit can fix? What do you do after you mix into a working solution? Do you store it or are you able to take a little mix with water?

The only fixer I make is what I need for about 500mL or 1L of film and that is only once in a while if I have been developing a lot. In truth, I don't keep track of how many rolls I have. I'd say 10 to 15 rolls of 120 per liter would be enough. Once it has been in the tank for a while, it will become pink, but after a while it will go back to colorless. There will eventually be a pink tint to it, but it will still function. When I think about swapping it out, that's when I begin to have second thoughts. It is easy to check your screen by cutting a strip of film in the dark or using small pieces of 35mm film leader. A few seconds should pass before it becomes clear I'm sure it'll be by 30.

It is possible to dilute only some of this juice or does it have to be diluted in its entirety ?

The whole bottle does not need to be used. For the amount I need, I just re-dilute the ingredients to the ratio given in the instructions.

Selected User Reviews For Photographers' Formulary 03-0200 TF-5 Archival Rapid Fixer for Darkroom

I like this a lot
5/5

A fantastic product which applies quickly, will wash out quickly, and will film and take photos in record time. The presence of residual thiosulfate can be tested on prints using standard There is no need to process paper or film with a clearing agent (permawash, etc. ). It has a very long shelf life. I can make a batch, top it off with gas, and it is still holding a candle days later (I do several tests in a print session to see how long it lasts). When I need standard printing, this is my new favorite Hypo remains the best bromoil for me). I would like to point out one thing The water you use for this should be distilled (actually my household water filter does just Using tap water will not harm your performance, but it will cause odors. . . kind of like soaking old socks It's not for everyone, so if you live in an area without filtered water or don't like stocking up on distilled water, you may not enjoy it as much as.

Whitley Tanner
Whitley Tanner
| Feb 08, 2021
Using this fixer would be THE best move if it worked for you
5/5

An accurate printout of the image is a crucial component of fast turnaround darkrooms. Following the development of the body, you stop with water (rather than with the Neither the fixer nor the fixer has an As an added benefit, it is non-toxic Because it doesn't contain bleach, it doesn't degrade silver if you leave the film or print in the fixer for too long (unlike most traditional That is definitely a book I recommend. It is only because I used up the others to avoid being wasteful that I have used another fixer since trying it.

Florence Ochoa
Florence Ochoa
| Jan 30, 2021
Definitely a fixer I would recommend
5/5

Suitable for both film and paper, this fixer is great.
I love the fact that it takes half the amount of time to fix the rapid fixer as opposed to powdered. Also a powder is easier to mix than a liquid. There is a claim that silver will not continue to dissolve in this fixer after you remove the film or paper.
This formulation is designed for those suffering from T-cell lymphoma In addition to grain emulsions, it works just fine with cubic grain emulsions as well. After fixing your wig, don't forget to wash it well.

Arielle HYDE
Arielle HYDE
| Apr 13, 2021
I have no surprises in store for you I like it a lot
5/5

- I don't have a detailed review of the product I just want to say that it works really well. The Tmax 100/400 and Ilford Delta 3200, along with the different instructions printed on the bottle, have been used. The ammonia smell people complained about did not occur to me when I diluted the stock solution with distilled water.

Blaze Nolan
Blaze Nolan
| May 01, 2021
I THINK IT WORKS
5/5

Those who fix it. I feel like Fixer is Fixer regardless of where it is on Prime. I am happy with the way it works as long as it works. It was on Amazon Prime, so I got it in 2 days. I mixed it up and there was no problem. To use it with, I had to embed the following HTML

t- I used max film / rollei retro film and it worked great.

Emelia Garza
Emelia Garza
| Dec 08, 2020
product that does what it says on the box
5/5

It works very well. As a consumer, I have no complaints about this item. We enjoyed that it came in a darkness-protected bottle, as seen in the picture.

Ellison Riddle
Ellison Riddle
| Jun 01, 2021
Prints fast after this fix
5/5

Works exactly how it is supposed to. Give this a try if you want to speed up your workflow. I have not encountered any issues thus far.

Harmoni Jones
Harmoni Jones
| Mar 05, 2021
This is a 5 star rating
5/5

Does not work as well as T-F I found it to be 4, without any discernible ammonia smell.

Monica Humphrey
Monica Humphrey
| Aug 13, 2020

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