RE: Which 4x5 film holders are ifrared safe?

["George L Smyth" <glsmyth@xxxxxxx>]

> -----Original Message-----
> I've recently just started shooting HSI 4x5 and I've noticed that I'm
> getting some fogging from the dark slide opening.
>
> Does anyone know if there are specific brands of film holders that are
> completely safe or should I leave the end of the slide in the
> holder and not
> remove it completely? Currently I'm using new Fidelity and Lisco holders.

Look at the area where you draw the slide.  If you see a series of FIVE
raised dots, then the slide is IR opaque.  I don't use my Fidelity holders
because they have seven raied dots, but my Riteway holders have five and
work just fine.  Additionally, if the open end of the holders are facing the
sun, you may wish to place the slide partially back into the holder when
shooting, as I've heard reports (not experienced) that this could be a
problem.

Cheers -

george

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