Re: Infrared-Digest V #53

[Diane Syme <disyme@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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> Date: Fri, 12 Feb 1999 09:30:16 -0500
> From: Kevin Seiler <kseiler@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Development Fog
>
> I have been using stainless tanks (kindermann) for developing standard 35mm
> films. With the thinner base of Infrared, I've been debating purchase of
> the Paterson line of plastic tanks, hoping the reels would be a bit easier
> to load.
>
> When I went to the store to purchase the tank, the clerk strongly advised
> against it, stating the IR film would be fogged, since the plastic tank was
> not IR resistant. I found it hard to believe, but am holding back on a
> purchase until I float this thought out to the masses here. Anyone using
> the Paterson all plastic tanks?  Comments....Thanks!!
>
> Kevin

Kevin, your first instincts were correct. IR film is hard to load in stainless
steel tanks (in my opinion), but it works fine in Paterson plastic tanks. That
story about plastic leaking IR light is one of those well-known photo urban myths.
Go for it.  Diane Syme

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