Pinholes?? In MY negatives??

["Stan Patz" <skp113@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

    I have been shooting HIE on and off for almost 30 years. Never have I
encountered the pinhole problem often discussed on this fourm. My usual
developer is straight D-76 but I decided to try Xtol (diluted 1:1) 
yesterday.
Many frames have small white (clear) spots of varying sizes, which I assume 
are
the dreded pinholes. The rest of my processing technique was unchanged, 
dilute
stop bath and Kodak Rapid Fixer. All chemicals are made in distilled water.
    Any suggestions would be appreciated!
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Dear Geoff,

According to Kodak, HIE had a pinhole problem that was similar to HSI (4x5), 
but had a different cause. Anyhow, Kodak says they fixed the problem.

The "manufactured" pinholes are very fine, almost microscopic, with 
irregular edges. If your spots are round, minus density with, maybe, a dark 
ring, the problem is air bubbles.

Try vigorous banging at the beginning of the dev. cycle.

Stan Patz   NYC
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