Re: Filter placed between film rails

["J.Wood" <shopper@xxxxxxxx>]

At 02:47 PM 4/16/98 -0500, you wrote:
>     
>     Putting an opaque IR filter between the film rails seems like a great 
>     idea.  One thing that bothers me though is how near the film plane 
>     this is.  It seems like any dust specs on the filter are going to cast 
>     shadows on the film, resulting in dark spots on your print.  Has 
>     anyone ever seen any problems with this?

Marc,     
I've been using this method for about a year and have not had dust/dirt
problems.  Also have not had problems of film rubbing against filter and
scratching.  I do suggest, however, that you do not use a gelatin filter
unless you can replace it after each roll.  I had one shatter on the third
roll. Try something like WJ's polyester 87c filter which is what I now have.  

Can't speak to auto cameras as I use an elderly mechanical Fujica and a
hand held Gossen meter.

Jim

Jim

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