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Ilford Rapid Fixer (Liquid,1 Liter)
Ilford Rapid Fixer is a non-hardening rapid fixer supplied as a liquid concentrate that should be diluted with water for use. It is easy and convenient to use in the range of 18°C (66°F) for fixing black and white film and paper in all manual and machine processing applications.
The fixing process assures that the latent image remains on the film or paper. This step is general preceded by a stop rinse and followed by a hypo wash to remove any trace of the fixer which might causing staining and degradation of the image.
At a 1+4 dilution, RC papers should be fixed for 1-2 minutes. Fiber based prints should be fixed for 1-2 minutes.
It should be noted that Ilford recommends that gloves, eye protection, apron or overall be worn when handling and mixing all chemicals.
Note! Ilford Rapid Fixer must not be used with other fixing hardeners. The fixing agent in Ilford Rapid Fixer is ammonium thiosulphate and contains no sodium thiosulphate (hypo)
- Use in the temperature range of 18-40ºC (66-104ºF)
| Quantity | 1 liter (1 quart, approx) |
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by PowerReviews(based on 20 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Consistent reactions (11)
- Easy to use (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Developing (13)
- Printing (8)
- Enlarging (4)
- Photography (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Semi-pro photographer (6), Photo enthusiast (5), Pro photographer (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (12)
Most Liked Positive Review
Good Fixer - No Problems in the past
I have negatives that are five years old (very young by b&w standard), but there is no spotting or color changing on the negatives. I have used this fixer exclusively on b...Read complete review
I have negatives that are five years old (very young by b&w standard), but there is no spotting or color changing on the negatives. I have used this fixer exclusively on both Ilford and Kodak films.
I also use Zonal Pro archival wash and I believe the two together provide a strong fixer with minimal wash times increasing the efficiency of b&w development.
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Most Liked Negative Review
nice fixer, but others are better
The fixer works well. solution is 1:4 and is reusable. What I didnt like about the fixer is that it is non-hardening, so it leaves the negative more scratch prone then hardening fixers...Read complete review
The fixer works well. solution is 1:4 and is reusable. What I didnt like about the fixer is that it is non-hardening, so it leaves the negative more scratch prone then hardening fixers like Kodak Kodafix. Second, if you live in warm temperatures, this fixer concentration once opened can go bad in as little as a few months, which was the case for me. It ruined some of my negative beyond forgiveness. Its not expensive, so try it if you want, just make sure that if you reuse your fixer solutions, then buy something called hypo check. This tests the solution to see if its exhausted from fixing one too many rolls of film. It has nothing to do with using it all the same day, its about the silver content inside the fixer solution that prevents it for working at full capacity.
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- Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Developing
- Printing
Comments about Ilford Rapid Fixer (Liquid,1 Liter):
Easy and quick to prepre a moderate amount for short printing sessions. This was my first time using it and I have already restocked for future work.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Reactions
Cons
Best Uses
- Developing
- Printing
Comments about Ilford Rapid Fixer (Liquid,1 Liter):
Although the fixer is not nearly as sensitive an issue in film development as the developer, it's definitely still imperative. And this stuff does its job well. The shelf life is also reasonably good, as is the film or paper capacity it can handle. You really can't go wrong with this one.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Recommended:
- Hypo-Check
Pros
- Easy to Use
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Ilford Rapid Fixer (Liquid,1 Liter):
I'd always used Kodak fixer before, just the standard powder, but never used it fast enough and always went bad. Very glad to have the convenience of mix it as you need it chemistry. Works very quickly and without that horrid odor I'm used to.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Efficient
Cons
Best Uses
- Documentary fine art
Comments about Ilford Rapid Fixer (Liquid,1 Liter):
I use Ilford Rapid Fixer with black and white film and both RC and fiber papers. It's non-hardening, so it cuts wash times and reduces water uses, yet still fixes film and paper well.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Developement
Comments about Ilford Rapid Fixer (Liquid,1 Liter):
Used it on some Ilford HP5 Plus after developing in ID-11. Worked as described and was able to us it twice before it wore out.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy to Use
Cons
- No cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Underwater
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Ilford Rapid Fixer (Liquid,1 Liter):
This is a great product
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Ilford Rapid Fixer (Liquid,1 Liter):
Over the last year I have been using rapid fixer for over 500 silver prints on fiber. It works great for fiber paper without harderner. I air dry the prints and "toast" them afterwards for 7 seconds on each side and the prints come out flat without any curls. Beautiful.
The mix of 1 to 9 makes it quite cheap.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Reactions
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Developing
Comments about Ilford Rapid Fixer (Liquid,1 Liter):
Works as advertied
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Mixes easily
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Developing
- Enlarging
- Printing
Comments about Ilford Rapid Fixer (Liquid,1 Liter):
Ilford Rapid Fixer performs very well for both B&W film as well as B&W paper. It mixes up easily into the exact amounts needed for film or paper processing. I am very satisfied with this product.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Reactions
- Easily Cleaned
Cons
Best Uses
- Developing
Comments about Ilford Rapid Fixer (Liquid,1 Liter):
I use this along with Ilford DD-X, Ifostop, and Edwal LFN to develop my 120 and 35mm film. I've used this product four times so far and I haven't had an issue and the negatives come out great. The films I've used are Ilford HP-5 and Kodak Tri-X 400.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Reactions
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Ilford Rapid Fixer (Liquid,1 Liter):
I dilute it 1:3 to fix wet plate images. Works great
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Reactions
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Ilford Rapid Fixer (Liquid,1 Liter):
As with all of Ilford's products - great. I love their fixer. It lasts long in the tray and with fixing the print. Worth it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Reactions
Cons
Best Uses
- Developing
- Enlarging
- Photography
- Printing
Comments about Ilford Rapid Fixer (Liquid,1 Liter):
Been using this product for about 6 months and have had no problems. Easy to use and Works Great!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Inexpensive
- Quick fixing time 3mins
- Resuable
Cons
- Inconsistent Results
- Non-hardening
- Short shelf-life
Best Uses
- Developing
- Printing
Comments about Ilford Rapid Fixer (Liquid,1 Liter):
The fixer works well. solution is 1:4 and is reusable. What I didnt like about the fixer is that it is non-hardening, so it leaves the negative more scratch prone then hardening fixers like Kodak Kodafix. Second, if you live in warm temperatures, this fixer concentration once opened can go bad in as little as a few months, which was the case for me. It ruined some of my negative beyond forgiveness. Its not expensive, so try it if you want, just make sure that if you reuse your fixer solutions, then buy something called hypo check. This tests the solution to see if its exhausted from fixing one too many rolls of film. It has nothing to do with using it all the same day, its about the silver content inside the fixer solution that prevents it for working at full capacity.
Pros
- Con
- Consistent Reactions
Cons
Best Uses
- Developing
- Printing
Comments about Ilford Rapid Fixer (Liquid,1 Liter):
Very happy, always, with Ilford chemicals, this fix keeps things solid indefinitely....would highly recommend!
Pros
- Consistent Reactions
Cons
Best Uses
- Developing
Comments about Ilford Rapid Fixer (Liquid,1 Liter):
Pictures come out looking great
Pros
- Consistent Reactions
Cons
Best Uses
- Developing
Comments about Ilford Rapid Fixer (Liquid,1 Liter):
I have negatives that are five years old (very young by b&w standard), but there is no spotting or color changing on the negatives. I have used this fixer exclusively on both Ilford and Kodak films.
I also use Zonal Pro archival wash and I believe the two together provide a strong fixer with minimal wash times increasing the efficiency of b&w development.
Pros
- Consistent Reactions
Cons
Best Uses
- Developing
- Enlarging
- Photography
- Printing
Comments about Ilford Rapid Fixer (Liquid,1 Liter):
Performs as advertised. Washes out cleanly with no residue in minimum time.
Pros
- Consistent Reactions
Cons
Best Uses
- Developing
- Enlarging
- Photography
- Printing
Comments about Ilford Rapid Fixer (Liquid,1 Liter):
Good general purpose fixer for paper processing. Rinses easily.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Developing
Comments about Ilford Rapid Fixer (Liquid,1 Liter):
This is my favorite fixer. I use it for film in a 1:4 dilution. It is economical, long-lasting, efficient.
- Recommended:
- Ilford DD-X developer
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