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Q. Another stupid question

Asked by Michael J. Noonan (K=-17) on 7/15/2002

As I read and try new things behind the lens and in the darkroom, the more I know, the more I realize I don't know. Here is my problem I can't seem to find any answers to.
Other then the chemical differences why do film and paper formulas differ,... why can't they be interchenged?... or can they?
Thanks,
Mike N.

Nigel Smith (K=3834) - Comment Date 7/15/2002

They can and they do. Fixer can be used for both film and paper, and the one I use (Ilford Hypam) has instructions for both on the bottle. Developers are less likely to be multi use (I know of one Ilford one but can't remember the name! and haven't used it or read anything good about it!) I have developed film in Dektol just to see what would happen (I didn't get as much grain as I had been led to believe and had hoped for. Also did some C-41 Colour film in B&W developer for laughs, yes it works!)

I imagine they are formulated different to suit the medium the are working with (ie film/paper) and to maximise/minimise desirable/undesirable effects. Ask the question at http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a.tcl?topic_id=1541 and you'll get a knowledgeable answer.

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