Re: HSI loading

[George L Smyth <glsmyth@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Mon, 7 Feb 2000, Keith Davison wrote:

> After deciding to drag my 4x5 outfit along on my summer hols, I then
> realised that I have never loaded HSI darkslides outside of my darkroom!
> I have an IR safe bag for changing HIE in the field, but I think the
> humidity that builds up in the bag, coupled with the risk of dust/debris
> getting onto the naked sheet film rules this out for 4x5. All of the rooms
> I will be staying in have external windows and there are no large
> cupboards etc. 

Perhaps loading in a bathroom at night if the bathroom doesn't have
windows?  Before loading, you could very lightly steam the bathroom, which
will temporarily weigh down the airborne dust (this is what I do before
hanging negatives).

george

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