Re: Bulk loading questions

[George L Smyth <GLSmyth@xxxxxxx>]

"Chang, Paul" wrote:
> 
> Probably a very basic question, but I didn't see any info on the homepages I
> visited.  I have a Watson bulk film loader and planning to load HIE for the
> first time.  Do I need to do the entire operation in complete darkness?
> It's made to be used in daylight, but I'm not sure this is applies to IR.
> Thanks for your help.

Quite correct.  Exposing the leader to light could pipe that light into the
loader and fog your film (no anti-halation layer).  You've gotta do the whole
thing in the dark.  It shouldn't be too big of a deal, as I'll load a dozen
rolls (not HIE) at a time in complete darkness - no big deal.

Cheers -

george

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