Re: It was the changing bag

[Jesko-Henning Tanke <jesko-henning@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

>Ben Kreunen wrote:
>>
>> ====================================
>> Any recommendations in favor of zipper-proof bags?...
>> ====================================
>>
>> Why not try just leaving the zipper open. Unless you're loading sheet film
>> you don't really need total darkness, you're just trying to protect the one
>> small opening on a film canister from direct light. A reasonable sized bag
>> will allow the changing of a 35mm film on your lap with minimal light
>> entering the bag, especially if the end of the bag hangs over your knees.
>>
>> Cheers
>>
>> Ben
>
>This is fairly accurate.  Recently, I forgot my changing bag on a trip to
>England.  On two of the three days I had for personal sightseeing, the weather
>was gorgeous with sunny, blue, puffy-cloud-filled skies.  Of course I wanted
>to shoot some infrared. So I put my fanny-pack camera bag in my lap with the
>open camera inside. I folded my black-lined trench coat several times and put
>it on top of the bag.  I stuck my hands inside and loaded the HIE canister.  I
>unloaded the film the same way.  Did I mention I did this while on a moving
>tour bus? (I did try to wait until my seat was in shade, rather than in direct
>sunlight.)  I was relieved to find no fogging when I developed the roll.
>
>I am not recommending this procedure, but it sems to support the idea that
>with reasonable care (reasonably IR proof material and indirect sunlight, at
>most) even HIE (35mm) will not suffer much fogging. Don't panic if you don't
>have perfect equipment.
>
>Bertha


I can underline that. Loading a camera does not require the same degree of
lightproof protection like for fixing a problem or so. On my last bike tour
I carried HIE with me and loaded the camera in one of the transportation
bags (PVC shielded for waterproof), covering the opening with a
rain-jacket. I am shure there was still some minor light ingress but the
film was fine. If you have to move all your equipment with your muscles you
try to avoid weight wherever possible...

Jesko

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