Re: Camera leak question

[George L Smyth <glsmyth@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Tue, 18 May 1999, Kurt Stepnitz wrote:

> The following question was forwarded to our "toy camera" site, but
> we have yet to play with IR in these types of cameras. Can any of
> the collective IR community offer an opinion on whether or not this is
> a general material problem, or just the usual holga leakage enhanced
> by IR sensitivity?
> 
> Regards, Kurt
> http:/www.toycamera.com
> 
> >Have you ever shot the Konica Infrared film in a Holga? I shot a roll
> >yesterday and was very careful to load/unload the camera in total
> >darkness but after I developed the film it appeared to be slightly
> >fogged.
> >I'm guessing that the problem the little film advance window is the
> >culprit. The red plastic certainly isn't going to stop IR light. I have
> >it taped
> >up until I need to advance the film but I do need to open it to see how
> >far to advance. I wonder what color filter I could use on the window?
> >
> >Any clue?

I've shot Konica IR in my Holga without any problems (the two images at
the bottom of the Southeast Wing were done this way).  There's no need to
load the camera in the dark - this is only necessary when using HIE.  I'm
not sure what the problem could be, though there could be leakage
somewhere in the camera (obvious answer).

george

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