re:MACO IR film base

["phillip geller" <filje@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

>
> Just had a look at some of my MACO negs. Couldn't find anything unusual
> about their base side. It looks glossy like on any other 35mm bw film.
> However, I remember that I had some problems washing away the anti-halo
> layer (really an odd feature !) of my very first test roll. There was
> something on the base side, that partially peeled off as I tried to
> remove parts of the film that stuck together. Maybe the UGL (unknown
> gelatine layer) sonsists of remains of the anti-halo coating ?
> BTW, I'm still not sure whether I like this MACO stuff or not. I'm not
> too pleased with what I've seen so far. However, to see what the film
> really does, I need "real" IR conditions (why aren't there any green
> leaves in winter ?????).

yes the 35 mm base is shiny but if you wet it, (i snipped a little of the
blackened leader)
it will kind of swell up as it absorbs water. From Roland's post I surmise
this coating
is the place where the anti-halation dye resides. The 4x5 film is matte on
both sides when dry.

Phil


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