Take a look at some of my varied projects--mostly using alternative
techniques:  gum prints, cyanotypes, pinhole and other unconventional
approaches to photography--at http://www.michael-mccarthy.com
Thanks!

Are the acceptable silver concentrations for film and paper fixer the
same, assuming the same dilutions and formulas are being used? That
is, your hypocheck produces a certain ammount precipitate when your
paper fix is bad. If it produces the same ammount when you check your

I've always stuck with selenium, but have decided to experiment with
sepia. I have read were predevelopment, after bleach can result in
colder tones. Any other tricks to making the browns colder. I'm
thinking a burnt umber color, instead of the warmer sienna tones.

I've googled this group and found numerous posts saying that KRST at 1:20
doesn't provide adequate archival protection because it won't tone the
highlights.
Would adding 1:200 of Kodak Brown Toner to the 1:20 of KRST help without

  I can not remember whether it was in this forum that
the question of whether these 200 speed films are the
same was ask. Never the less I have done a side by side
comparision, by my  intial test it appears they are not.

I have got hold of a lot of B&W film (Orwo NP15 = 25 Iso) expired 10-14
years ago. Apparently it has been kept refrigerated.
What is the effect of time and what is the best strategy for getting
usable results (if possible) from this material?

What does it take to setup a room in our house to process our own films ?.
What cost would be expected to build it. And what would be the expected
running costs ?
I have never seen inside one of these rooms so i have no idea what goes on

I need to dilute Kodak Rapid Fixer solution A only (for fixing prints
that are to be toned) and am unsure as to the proper dilution. I see
one place on Kodak's web site that says 1:3 (which sounds correct for
film but not paper), another that says 1:7). Then again, I've

Does D-23 work well with Neopan400? What are the pros and cons of using such
combination? What dilution would be the best? I shoot only 35mm.
Thanks in advance.
Blazej Malachowski

     B&W paper comes in different grades. Other then paper company ad
copy is there anything that tells you how high/low the contrast is on a
paper? Before you buy it. For example Kodak Portra is supposed to be low
contrast. Kodak Edge is supposed to be much higher in contrast. Is it

Just ordered a few boxes of Forte Bromofort from B&H, because of the
enticing $73.00 per 50 sheets of 16x20. Any comments from experienced
users? How's about this Brilliant lll? Both I gather are long toe. I'm
wondering if a cold lite sorce might have trouble making a rich black.

apr704 from Lloyd Erlick,
I came across a chemical supplier website (url below) - and they list
glycin under its chemical name and CAS number-- note the availablitiy
of a lower grade for lower price ...

It is my understanding  that these two developers are old Agfa formulas for
Atomal and Rodinal.
They are alleged to be pre-war & that Calbe who make them are the former
photo chemical part of ORWO.

Any body know if Kodak HIE infrared film could be damaged by airport X-ray
(hand luggage).
Thank You for your help.

Obliging all those interested I've sourced some info on the film
developer Perfection XR-1.
From Google search for, "perfection xr 1" . A nice write-up at
Unblinking Eye.