Re: Maco IR film and anti-halation layer

[Marco Pauck <pauck@xxxxxx>]

stephen ireland wrote:
[...]
> I have also read that the anti-halation layer on the Maco IR film has to be
> washed off in a pre-wash before development. Therefore is it possible to
> wash off the anti-halation layer before exposing the film in the camera?
> Would this be possible and what effects might this have? I can imagine
> drying the unexposed, undeveloped film might cause problems but might be
> worth the effort. Any comments???

Yes, in principle this is possible. However, it would be a real
hassle to do this.

If you want halo effects, you should stick to HIE (or use a Softar ;-)

	Marco
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