Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/03/29

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Subject: Re: [Leica] hardener
From: Mark Cohen <markc@binaryfaith.com>
Date: Fri, 29 Mar 2002 08:01:03 -0800 (PST)

There are a number of reasons. Films today have thicker emulsions and
don't need the protection during development. Hardener makes it harder to
remove the hypo after development thereby using more water and longer wash
times.

- -Mark

On Thu, 28 Mar 2002, Feliciano di Giorgio wrote:

> I've read a few articles recently and many of them recommend against
> using a fixer with hardener. What is the logic behind this? Can anyone
> provide some details?
>
> thanks,
>
> feli
>
>
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