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That's very interesting. I've processed 35mm FP4 before without any issues. Looking at FP4 technical sheet, it doesn't mention anti-halation backing for 35mm, only for roll and sheet film: http://www.ilfordphoto.com/Webfiles/2010712125850702.pdf Can that be right? This is my first experience with 120 size, I've never had any problems with many different types of film in 35mm.

<p>Thanks for moving the thread!<br> For the first roll the fixer was freshly mixed, for the second it was re-used (but tested with a piece of film). I understand that underfixing can cause cloudiness, but please note that my issues are with the BASE side, not the emulsion side!<br> The cloudiness is very minor anyway. I will try refixing it anyway, there's nothing to lose :)</p>

<p>The issue I'm having is with FP4 in 120 size. Normally the base side of my film is smooth and shiny, and before I scan them I try to clean any drying marks with distilled water using a cotton tip and/or microfiber cloth. I never wet-clean the emulsion side.</p> <p>With this film, though, the base side feels rough, even a bit sticky, and even unexposed parts look a bit cloudy. Trying to clean it with water makes a terribly mess. It gets even stickier and attracts every bit of dust and fiber. Almost feels like it dissolves with water, or at least absorbs it, because if I keep trying to clean it, the film curls strongly to the base side!</p> <p>I've tried two developers with the same result: Ilfosol 3 and ID-11 (1:1). Fixer is Ilford Rapid Fixer. For the second film I also used a Photo Flo as a final rinse bath.</p> <p>Any ideas? I bought a pack of this film "second hand", so it's not entirely fresh, but it's not yet expired (2016 indicated on the package).</p> <p>EDIT: Gah, seems I've posted this in the "film scanning" subcategory. I have no idea how to change it, sorry ;)</p>