Re: IR proof changing bag

["Willem-Jan Markerink" <w.j.markerink@xxxxx>]

On  1 Apr 97 at 17:06, Wesson, Dexter L @EAG wrote:

> 
> >I would like an update on the bag that someone mentioned here on the list
> >at some point. The one that is like a dome tent. I believe they said that
> >it was not light proof.
> 
> >I use the standard plain old black bag. I was told that you couldn't use
> >it by the Photo Store folks, but a lady that has a book out with all IR
> >illustrations shot over a wide range of Tennesse landscapes says that
> >she's never had any problems at all. I have not had any either. I would
> >like to know if there is a larger bag that has more working space. I think
> >that's it's hard to work with the cloth from the bag constantly falling on
> >your hands.
> 
> I started with an el cheapo black bag that worked great for IR, but as
> you say, it  keeps getting in the way.  I then purchased a Calumet dome
> type bag (made by Photoflex).  After using it on a trip and noticing
> some of my IR film (ones loaded in the field) seemed to be fogged, I
> decide to test it.
> 
>  I sat out on the back porch in full sunlight with a sheet of IR and one
> of Tmax for 10 minutes.  Nothing like being hard on the bag.  When I
> developed both, the Tmax was clear and the IR was fully exposed.  So
> much for progress.  I'm now experimenting with reloading old Velvia
> Quickloads with IR - at least their IR proof.

When did you purchase this dome bag?
With the help of a Jobo Germany rep I discovered that there has been 
update, see posting from shortly after my PhotoKina visit (where I 
met this rep):
[all this assuming the Calumet dome/tent is identical to the Jobo 
version, they did say it was manufactured in the US]

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Date sent:        Mon, 14 Oct 1996 15:53:47 +0100
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From:             "Willem-Jan Markerink" <w.j.markerink@xxxxx>
To:               w.j.markerink@xxxxx
Subject:          JOBO dark loading tent

Hi gang,

Before I forget: last week I spoke to the German JOBO rep I met at
the PhotoKina: the changover to a more light tight cloth type tent
is dated 1/1/96, so tents with this date and later stamped on the
box should be better.
Anyone having first hand experience with a late model tent?

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