Re: Fingerprints

[George L Smyth <glsmyth@xxxxxxxxx>]

--- "Barry B. Bean" <bbbean@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Last I had a few problems loading a roll of HIE on the spool, and I
> ended up with several shots sporting substantial fingerprints (The
> FBI would be proud!). Naturally, the prints won't rub off with a
> clean cloth.
> 
> Did I just lose the shots, or is there a cure for the fingerprint
> disease?

I've not had any problems of this type, as I had been developing film long
before I tried infrared and can load the tank so well I can even do it in the
dark (that was a joke <g>).  Fingerprints, however, are a major problem when
dealing with sheet film.  I wear thin gloves to do the loading of my slides,
and you may wish to consider this until you feel more comfortable.  BTW, the
fingerprints will not go away.

Cheers -

george

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