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Better Results from outdated KONICA in new C41 mix
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Posted: Fri Aug 06, 2021 8:58 am
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I have been continuing my 'experiments' with a batch of 10/2006 ( freezer-Stored) KONICA VX400 Super 120 in a 'new C41 mix, trying to get rid of a ' Magenta Stain' on Left side of some frames. This time NO PRESOAK But a Buffered Acetc Acid Stop Bath after Development for increased time of 4 mins in Fuji Hunt 'Environeg ' , the NEW Mydoneg Universal Rapid Access Bleach , CPAC Fix , PhotoFlo and Dry -- and NO MAGENTA STAIN! LENS for Studio Photos was 120mm f4 Cf Makro-Planar using my 1978 'Gift' Hasselblad 500C/M , Bowens Monolite 400 turned right down + Sunpak auto 36FD on 1/16th power.
Konica VX400 Super 20 by Peter Elgar, on Flickr
Konica VX400 Super 21 by Peter Elgar, on Flickr
Konica VX400 Super 22 by Peter Elgar, on Flickr


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Posted: Fri Aug 06, 2021 2:25 pm
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Nice photos and information.
Thanks for posting.
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