Red window question

[garyc]

Just acquired an Agfa Isolette III which has a red window + cover slider instead of a counter. Question: is colour/chromagenic film any more sensitive to fogging due to any stray red light than b&w? I presume the slider is only meant to be flipped open for a few seconds while the film is wound, but should I be worried about leaks during this time?

 

[Sonnar Brian]

I've used a Kodak TLR Reflex with ASA 200 Kodacolor film. It has the same type covered red window as yours. I did not notice any light leaks on the exposed film.

 

[dmr]

Just acquired an Agfa Isolette III which has a red window + cover slider instead of a counter. Question: is colour/chromagenic film any more sensitive to fogging due to any stray red light than b&w? I presume the slider is only meant to be flipped open for a few seconds while the film is wound, but should I be worried about leaks during this time?

Many cameras with that red window don't even have a cover. My old Brownie Starflash didn't have one. Many people used Kodacolor or Ektachrome in those and never fogged it that way. I remember a friend's camera that didn't even have a colored lens in it, just a small opening to the yellow backing paper.

I also vaguely remember one of my dad's cameras having a green, as opposed to red window.

If you look at the backing paper, you will see that it's VERY opaque. I don't think that window is gonna fog the film very easily.

 

[canonetc]

I did have this red-spot problem with 220 color film in my Ansco Viking 6x9. A big red spot appeared on many of the shots (I think after the paper ceased to cover the film).

C.

 

[Wayne R. Scott]

I did have this red-spot problem with 220 color film in my Ansco Viking 6x9. A big red spot appeared on many of the shots (I think after the paper ceased to cover the film).

C.

It is my belief that 220 film does NOT have a paper backing, therefore it would be subject to fogging whither it be Color film or B&W film.

Wayne

 

[dmr]

It is my belief that 220 film does NOT have a paper backing, therefore it would be subject to fogging whither it be Color film or B&W film.

I always thought 220 was not to be used in the "red window" cameras.

 

[rbiemer]

Yeah, 220 film has paper only at each end of the film--to keep it light tight while loading or un-loading. This is why twice as much film is only a little bigger around. I've never had a problem with any 120 film fogging but I try to keep the window out of direct sun as much as possible just to minimize the chance of any light leaks.
Rob

 

[garyc]

Thanks for all your replies, set my mind at ease.