Re: Maco thought

[phil <filje@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Marco Pauck wrote:
> 
> > While reading the page describing the new Maco IR film I noticed that the
> > anti-halation coating was water soluble and had to be removed prior to
> > processing.  This led to the thought that, for those wanting the halo effect, it
> > should be possible, if risky, to pull out the entire length of the unexposed
> > film (in the dark of course) carefully soak it for a minute or so and then let
> > it dry before rewinding into the cassette.  Naturally 4x5 should be even
> > easier.  The 120 will be more of a problem but not insolvable I think.  The mere
> > idea of a 120 IR film is exciting enough to make one surmount all obstacles.
> 
> Right, washing before exposure was suggested by the MACO folks while
> talking about the pro & cons of the anti-halation layer.
> 
> However, I would prefer to choose from two alternative confections
> right out of the factory instead of messing with the film in the dark.
> 
>         Marco

Yes Marco is right. They do say you can soak the film for 1 minute
in just water to get the green dye out. Then what? Hang it up
to dry in the darkroom and take a nap until you can put it back
in it's container?

Phil
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