RE: HSI loading

[Jason Revell <jason.revell@xxxxxxxxx>]

Keith,

I often load HSI with a changing bag and have not yet had any problems.  I
know what you mean about the moisture build-up but I have enough time to
load 4 sheets before it starts to cause any sort of a problem.

A few things that might help are;

Make sure the bag is clean before you go away.  I usualy hoover mine out
before I go away, and give a quick shake (when inside out) every week.

The larger the bag the better !  Not only more space to work in but more
space for any moister build-up to disperse over.

Don't use a rubber lined bag.  I have a large Jessops bag which is IR proof
and is not heavily lined with rubber.


Jason Revell
Conservation of Fine Art
University of Northumbria

(Jjust over the road from you ! You can'y be more than about a 5 mins walk
away!)

> ----------
> From: 	Keith Davison[SMTP:keith.davison@xxxxxxxxx]
> Reply To: 	infrared@xxxxx
> Sent: 	Monday, February 07, 2000 3:48 PM
> To: 	infrared@xxxxx
> Subject: 	HSI loading
> 
> 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. 
> 
> Any suggestions welcome!
> 
> Keith Davison
> Neurobiology Dept.
> Medical School
> University of Newcastle upon Tyne
> England
> 
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