PINHOLES-NONE

[WR <rivelli@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> I disagree with Clark, "the Thief". I think ALL HSI emulsion numbers have
> pinholes

>I can guarantee that this is not the case, or at least has not been the
>case.  I have yet to encounter this problem and have shot hundreds of sheets
>of HSI.

>George L Smyth
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I agree with George on this. I have never had a pinhole problem (but plenty
of scratches, light leaks and fingerprints) in many years of using 4x5 HSI.

The emulsions I have used are similar to those mentioned: 712-55 Exp.6/97
and then 713-1 Exp. 4/99.

Loaded Grafmatic holders in plastic bags are kept in my freezer. Films are
often used after the expiration date.

Earlier this year I photographed the same subject with my last sheet of
6/97 and my first sheet of 4/99. No difference.

Cheers,

Bill

William Rivelli         212 254-0990
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New York, NY 10010

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