Re: Handling HSI

[Dwight Shack <tshack@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

George L Smyth wrote:

> Dwight Shack wrote:
> >
> > Anyone else have a hard time getting 4x5 IR negs out of holders without
> > damaging them.
>
> The problem is normally fingerprints, but it appears that you took the proper
> precautions for that.  I'm not entirely certain what might have caused the
> scratches, as I've never seen them on my HSI.  The stuff has a horrid bend to
> it, so it doesn't exactly help you out there. <g>
>

It wouldn't slide out of the holder.  It kept catching on the bottom.  I had cotton
gloves on and that wasn't too good for getting my finger under the neg to lift it
out either.  I think latex next time will help.  Or tweezers in the changing bag
(I'm only partially kidding).

> I remove the film by allowing for somewhat of a bend and pull directly from the
> holder.  Any idea how they might have scratched?  Does this happen with other
> 4X5 film you use?
>

No problems with other films.  I'm sure it got scratched from my finger moving
around trying to get the film in a position where I could grasp it or slide it
out.

> george
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