j.scooter
Veteran
I am having this issue when processing my film:
These pictures are from two different rolls developed at different times. It only seems to effect some pictures in the roll and always in the lighter areas.
The film is Arista Premium 400
I am using HC110 Dil H 17mins at 18C
30 secs inversion to start and then 2 inversions every 5 mins
I have been using this developer for some time and never had an issue except for the least two sessions.
Could it be fixer related as I mixed a fresh batch of Ilford Rapid fixer 2 sessions ago?
TIA
James
These pictures are from two different rolls developed at different times. It only seems to effect some pictures in the roll and always in the lighter areas.
The film is Arista Premium 400
I am using HC110 Dil H 17mins at 18C
30 secs inversion to start and then 2 inversions every 5 mins
I have been using this developer for some time and never had an issue except for the least two sessions.
Could it be fixer related as I mixed a fresh batch of Ilford Rapid fixer 2 sessions ago?
TIA
James
FrankS
Registered User
Hi James, that's really weird. I can't help because I've never seen this before. Weak fixer wouldn't have this effect. Don't think it's the developer either since its well diluted. Hope someone can help, I'd be interested to learn what it might be.
Photo_Smith
Well-known
I have seen similar effects with damp film. That was in my case film deep frozen in a bag without canisters the damp caused a similar mottled effect.
Were the two rolls stored in the same manner? from the same batch?
Were the two rolls stored in the same manner? from the same batch?
newsgrunt
Well-known
'Looks" like fungus/mould to me. These fresh or old rolls and how were they stored ?
I don't see this as a fixer issue.
hope you figure this out soon so you don't lose any other images.
I don't see this as a fixer issue.
hope you figure this out soon so you don't lose any other images.
j.scooter
Veteran
Thanks for the help so far.
The rolls are from the same freestyle order, and are current, I believe expire Sep 2013. I froze the entire package. I would take ten rolls out of the freezer and keep then in the fridge in the plastic containers, where they would stay until used.
I really hope it isn't fungus, there would be to know what was infected and there is nothing I can do to fix it.
The rolls are from the same freestyle order, and are current, I believe expire Sep 2013. I froze the entire package. I would take ten rolls out of the freezer and keep then in the fridge in the plastic containers, where they would stay until used.
I really hope it isn't fungus, there would be to know what was infected and there is nothing I can do to fix it.
colyn
ישו משיח
Did you let the film warm up to room temp before loading the camera? It could be condensation on the surface from opening before the film was properly warmed..
j.scooter
Veteran
I am in Canada there isn't much moisture in the air this time of year, so there wouldn't be much condensation on the film.
Even still I don't load the film right away from the fridge.
Are there any other ideas as to what it can be?
Even still I don't load the film right away from the fridge.
Are there any other ideas as to what it can be?
Perhaps your water had issues that day?
j.scooter
Veteran
I use distilled water to mix the developer and for the final part of the rinse (ilford method modified to 10-20-40 inversions).
I also use Kodak indicator stop bath, it is a bit old but far from purple that it is supposed to be once exhausted.
I also use Kodak indicator stop bath, it is a bit old but far from purple that it is supposed to be once exhausted.
kbg32
neo-romanticist
Are you reusing the film developer? Do you return the film to the fridge or freezer before you develop?
Photo_Smith
Well-known
It's not the developer. It looks like a fault called 'ferrotyping' from Kodak:
"Ferrotyping describes a smooth and shiny blotch or series of blotches on the emulsion surface. Ferrotyping is caused by the presence of heat and/or moisture with pressure. Sources of ferrotyping can be improper drying conditions on the processing machine, the wound roll of film was wound under excess moisture (high humidity conditions), or the wound roll was subjected to high heat either before or after processing".
You get those blotches on old books sometimes too, I'm betting on damp/heat or poor storage.
"Ferrotyping describes a smooth and shiny blotch or series of blotches on the emulsion surface. Ferrotyping is caused by the presence of heat and/or moisture with pressure. Sources of ferrotyping can be improper drying conditions on the processing machine, the wound roll of film was wound under excess moisture (high humidity conditions), or the wound roll was subjected to high heat either before or after processing".
You get those blotches on old books sometimes too, I'm betting on damp/heat or poor storage.
shadowfox
Darkroom printing lives
What does this look like on the negatives, James?
You may want to send the affected negatives to Freestyle along with any info on the batch that you bought. At least let them be aware of this.
j.scooter
Veteran
Thanks again for trying to help me figure this out.
I don't put the rolls back in the fridge after shooting.
I don't think the rolls were exposed to extreme heat or moisture, I hang them in the bathroom to dry.
Here are some pics of the negatives:
Emulsion side
Non Emulsion side
I don't put the rolls back in the fridge after shooting.
I don't think the rolls were exposed to extreme heat or moisture, I hang them in the bathroom to dry.
Here are some pics of the negatives:
Emulsion side
Non Emulsion side
j.scooter
Veteran
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Any other ideas?
Any other ideas?
Chriscrawfordphoto
Real Men Shoot Film.
You need to let the film completely reach room temperature after you take it from the refrigerator before opening the plastic canister. This is probably condensation. Another possibility is insufficient agitation. Every 5 minutes just isn't enough. I know stand developing has its fans here, but I have never gotten even developing without streaks or other issues.