Ilford Rapid Fixer 1 Liters
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Ilford Rapid Fixer 1 Liters

SKU: ILRFL MFR: 1984262
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Key Features

  • Achieve rapid, consistent black and white film fixing with Ilford Rapid Fixer.
  • Mix with ease: This fixer ensures archival quality for your cherished prints.
  • Enjoy extended shelf life, maintaining fixer potency for long-term use.
  • Perfect for both film and paper, enhancing tonal range in your darkroom prints.
  • Experience ease of use with simple dilution, ideal for any darkroom setup.
  • Trust Ilford's quality: Rapid Fixer delivers consistent, reliable results every time.
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Ciara W : Can I use this fixer with Adorama brand developer?MICHAEL C : You should have no issues - IF you rinse your film properly before fixing. This is a best-practice for any dev and fix combo, as it extends the life of the fixer. For printing, if you want your fix to last longer, rinse the paper for a few seconds after the stop bath - or if you use water as a stop, use a big tray and change it often.REBECCA S : I don't see why not. Developer is washed out and done with by the time you Fix... it shouldn't matter which brands you use, I think.KENNETH R : Probably. I've never used Adorama brand developer, but you can generally use different brands of developer/fixer together. Manufacturers don't recommend it, so if you have a complaint about the results, they most likely won't have much sympathy.FARUK U : Yes.DANIEL P : I would assume so, I've never used the Adorama developer but I've used this with several different developers and it always worked great. Never had a fixing issue with film or paper :-)
Shopper : what are the mixing instructions?PHILLIP G : Dilution is 1:4 or 1:9. Anything you want to know is available from Ilford's web site. ilfordphotoEVEARAD S : One part fixer, three parts water. I generally mix 100ml fixer and water to a total of 400ml. RC papers fix for 30 seconds. Fiber base papers fix for 1 minute.JASON R : Mixes are 1+4, meaning for 1 liter of working solution you mix 200ml of fixer with 800ml of distilled water or 1+9, meaning for 1 liter of working solution you mix 100ml of fixer with 900ml of distilled water. I usually use the 1+9 mix.THOMAS G : The ratio is 4:1. I usually mix up 22 ounces (for a two reel tank) of working solution: 17.5 oz water, 4.5 oz fixer. You can use it repeatedly until it fails to clear your test scrap. This is enough for most two reel daylight tanks. Ilford's website has a pdf with mixing instructions... The temperature of the fixer should match the temp of the developer and rinse as much as possible. In the winter I use a bowl of hot water (into which I place a measuring cup of fixer) to get the fix to 68F (20C). In the summer I stick a frozen ice pack into the measuring cup. This fixer is easy to use and yields good results.SCOTT M : Ilford has PDF of instructions if you search for "Ilford Rapid Fixer" The dilution depends on your use but I typically used a 1+ 4 dilution for everything. So for 1 gallon of working strength fixer solution I would mix 25 oz of fixer concentrate with 103 oz of water and stir thoroughly. Then also make sure to re agitate the solution before use if it has sat for more than a day or so.GABRIEL B : I will refer you to their Fact Sheet listed on their website: look for Ilford Rapid Fixer on the web. This media didn't allow me to post a link to the PDF file. Recommended dilutions are 1+4 and 1+9 depending upon the application. Great fixer and very inexpensive ! Regards, Gabriel
Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?ROBERT T : familiar with Ilford productsZACHARY W : Science experimentPATRICK B : industry standardSanin D : I need itRAY G : consistent results and excellent productPHIL B : Kodak Fixer not availableJERROD J : Advised online..LAWRENCE S : historyRAY G : Very reliable and consistent rapid fixMURPHY K : I have B&W film to developJOHN D : Does not smell as strong as some other rapid fixers.DEBORAH B : personal experience with product, ease of storage and usageGAELLE B : price and qualityJOHN B : needed to freshen up my supply and the price is comparable to everywhere else.MARK H : Have positive experience with Ilford productsTIM K : I use Ilford Film and would like to go brand-to-brand for the fixing process.MARC M : Good price good product availableANTONIO S : consistent Ilford results and easy to mix liquidGENO S : Needed for new darkroom setupWILLIAM G : DarkroomJAMES H : because it is a good product...it is fixer, duhGENO S : Have used Ilford products previously and have been very pleased. Am just finishing setting up my own dakroom and Ilford products are what i want to start with.RON S : i am familiar with Ilford Product.GAIL P : I have purchased this item before and happy with it.JORDAN W : RecommendedROBERT W : Excellent quality product line and great value.GALE W : Also, best and Most convenient chemistry for my useDEAN D : ReputationLARRY M : it worksMICHAEL F : It's a great product, and I've ordered it before.DENNIS D : Ilford is my go to chemistry and I ran out.YONGXIN D : For my classJAMES C : Great fixer!STEPHEN K : Works fine.MARTIN M : School SupplyTANYA J : suggestedTHOMAS T : trying it outDYLAN S : Starting my home development studio back up and Adorama had both the cheapest prices and the fastest shipping.ANDREW C : I need to fix the film I develop.CHRISTOPHER F : Loving that Ilford. What a great company - and their products are astounding!JONATHAN L : Fast-acting, fast washing.Stephen C : Seems like a cheap and effective fixerRAY G : works great for rapid print fixing at 1to 4 for 1 minute!Joseph S : fixer is fixerTony W : I’ve been developing film over 30 years and Ilford has been my go-to fixer.GLENN W : good price, availability, Adorama stocks it.Jiaming L : my friend recommended itJustin N : reliable, easy, affordableRICHARD B : Stay with the brandRONALD D : going back to filmGREGORY B : RecommendationCHRISTOPHER F : Recommended for the film I have.MERVIN M : Easy to use and no mixing from a powderJON D : Good basic paper fixer.GENE L : Rapid fixer can be used for both film and paper development. Diluted 1:4 for film, the dilution can be then diluted with an equal part of water to make a 1:9 dilution for paper.

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2022-09-18T10:39:57

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent Fixer

Excellent fixer.

David H.

2022-08-15T14:42:41

Rated 5 out of 5

Great product and have used it for years.

Received as expected and timely.

KEVIN R.

2021-12-07T06:47:54

Rated 5 out of 5

Fixer

Always loved ilford products. shipped fast.

Emmet M.

2021-12-01T07:40:19

Rated 5 out of 5

best fixer in the market

works very well

FLAVIA G.

2021-11-16T14:36:49

Rated 5 out of 5

Fixes FAST, easy to use

It fixes fast, is easy to mix, and is liquid concentrate not powder so it's easier to use than something like kodak's fixer Did I mention it's fast

Ivy C.

2021-03-13T08:21:33

Rated 5 out of 5

It always does what it is supposed to. Economics and easy to use for both film and paper.

Perfect for film and paper

ANDY W.

2021-01-18T10:56:12

Rated 5 out of 5

Solid Fixer - Can't go wrong with this one.

Just getting back into film processing and found this fixer to be a good choice for my needs. Makes 5 liters though I am only mixing 1 liter at a time.

Robert W.

2020-11-04T10:02:01

Rated 5 out of 5

Best B&W Film Fixer

This fixer is for the novice and the professional as far as film and paper fixers go. I use it when developing B&W film and it always does a great job.

Erin C.

2020-10-27T09:00:02

Rated 5 out of 5

Very fixy, easy to carry size

Fixer fixes broken film and paper.

ROGER N.

2020-09-30T11:23:03

Rated 5 out of 5

Love that FIX!

Easy to mix. Stays fresh for a long time if stored right, and was able to fix a lot of rolls of film before having to make a new batch! Awsome!!

James C.

2020-09-08T09:36:07

Rated 4 out of 5

Good Product!

Item arrived as ordered in timely manner!

darryl r.

2020-07-14T10:26:16

Rated 5 out of 5

It’s fixer

It’s fixer. Don’t know what else to add

JAIME M.

2019-11-17T07:11:24

Rated 5 out of 5

Good stuff

Works very well and lasts a while at working strength for both film and RC paper.

Christopher M.

2018-02-14T11:49:12

Rated 5 out of 5

Ilford Rspid Fixer Review

First time using this product and I am very happy with it!

Keith S.

2017-12-03T07:23:58

Rated 5 out of 5

Works fine

Works fine, and purchased from Adorama. Product has all the required details on the Ilford website.

Roy R.

2017-06-23T16:22:36

Rated 5 out of 5

Ilford Rapid Fixer

The go to fixer for processing black and white prints, as well as film. Strait forward and reliable. Proven.

JON P.

2017-01-02T14:03:38

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic product

Great stuff. My go to fixer

Jon M.

2016-12-08T10:46:15

Rated 5 out of 5

old standby, excellent as always

So glad i can purchase chemistry online! Been using Ilford Rapid Fixer, probably since the 90s. Infrequently working in film, so I don't mind purchasing 1L bottles. Great product, stores well.

Darren K.

2016-11-09T09:41:00

Rated 5 out of 5

In my opinion the best their is.

I have used this for a long time and in my opinion the best their is.

Ruth R.

2016-05-16T08:47:39

Rated 5 out of 5

Great all-purpose fixer

Hat's off to Ilford for keeping film alive. This is a great product and very long lasting. I use it for film and paper in all my general printing (I do use homebrew fixer for lith printing and bromoil work). Lasts forever in the bottle, and when mixed for paper or film, the reduced solution lasts a long time if stored in an airtight bottle with a squirt of dust-off gas. It's a great product for film and paper and widely available, and the price is great.

MICHAEL C.

2014-08-04T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

The only Fixer I use

I use this for all my 35mm and 120 film. It's the only one that lasts a good while. The quantity is just the right amount for average development use.

JULIETTE M.

2014-04-28T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great general purpose fixer

I use Ilford Rapid Fixer for both film and prints. The fact that it is a non-hardening fixer for todays film and paper is great. I've used Kodak's fixer (which has the hardner) and it makes it a pain because the wash times are very long. I've ever only had one RC print not wash out all the fixer and ended up with the yellow stains. But that was all my fault for being in too much of a hurry and thinking I could get away with a quick rinse. So you do have to rinse properly with this fixer, or any for that matter. This is a good fixer and have not experienced and short comings.

STEPHEN P.

2013-03-11T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

DID THE JOB -PERFECT FOR THE PROJECT

I bought this and other Ilford products for my son's science project and it worked perfectly.

LONGSHANKS2966

2013-02-05T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Ilford Rapid Fix

Does the job well on a roll of Ilford HP5+ 400, hands now smell like fix

Stefan H.

2011-09-03T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Easy to Use, Works Great

I mix it 1:4 in distilled water and fix my negatives for 10 minutes. It works great. It doesn't smell too bad either (for fixer anyway). Used with PanF+, FP4+, HP5+, Delta3200, TriX & TMAX so far with no issues.

BRIAN T.

2010-01-24T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Ilford Rapid Fixer 1 Liters by Ilford

Great product. [...]

THOMAS H.

2009-01-20T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

It works and is easy to use

I use it over the powder fixers for it's ease of use

Johann

2008-07-22T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent Product

I use Illford Rapid Fix for film and paper. I use the same strength for both. Works as it is supposed to. This is an excellent product.

Norm

2008-04-05T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Works very well.

Priced very well, as it dilutes to 5 liters for developing and 10 liters for printing. Consistant, reliable results. I plan on buying this fixer again.

Ben

2007-02-04T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

great Product!

this is a great alkaline fixer, no horrible odor in my darkroom, and great stability, probably the best in a fixer

Jimmy b.

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Works very well.

By Ben

Priced very well, as it dilutes to 5 liters for developing and 10 liters for printing. Consistant, reliable results. I plan on buying this fixer again.

great Product!

By Jimmy b.

this is a great alkaline fixer, no horrible odor in my darkroom, and great stability, probably the best in a fixer

The Ilford Rapid Fixer is a superior, non-hardening rapid fixer, supplied as a liquid concentrate that is conveniently diluted with water for use. This professional-grade product is designed for optimal performance in the temperature range of 18-40 Degree C (66-104 Degree F), making it an ideal choice for fixing both black and white film and paper in all manual and machine processing applications. Notably, the Ilford Rapid Fixer is not compatible with fix hardeners, ensuring the integrity and quality of your photographic materials. The primary fixing agent in this high-quality fixer is ammonium thiosulphate, a component known for its effectiveness and reliability. Importantly, it contains no sodium thiosulphate (hypo), making it a safer choice for your darkroom. Whether you're a professional photographer or an enthusiastic hobbyist, the Ilford Rapid Fixer delivers consistent, reliable results, enhancing the longevity and stability of your photographic prints and films.

Ilford Rapid Fixer 1 Liters Features

  • Premium liquid concentrate rapid fixer for black and white photography
  • Suitable for a wide temperature range from 18-40°C (66-104°F)
  • Ammonium thiosulphate formula ensures effective and durable fixing
  • Free from sodium thiosulphate (hypo) for a more refined darkroom experience
  • Compatible with both manual and machine processing applications
  • Professional-grade product for reliable, high-quality photographic results

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Key Features

  • Achieve rapid, consistent black and white film fixing with Ilford Rapid Fixer.
  • Mix with ease: This fixer ensures archival quality for your cherished prints.
  • Enjoy extended shelf life, maintaining fixer potency for long-term use.
  • Perfect for both film and paper, enhancing tonal range in your darkroom prints.
  • Experience ease of use with simple dilution, ideal for any darkroom setup.
  • Trust Ilford's quality: Rapid Fixer delivers consistent, reliable results every time.