P3D All thumbs at the Lab

[Derek Gee <73157.2172@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dan wrote:
>I just checked with the local Kmart store to see if my (unmounted) slides
>had arrived from Kodak when I noticed the young lady running the one-hour
>processor wrapping a roll of print film carefully around her <retch>
>ungloved hand, running her fingers lovingly over the film as she wrapped
>it prior to, I suppose, fitting it into the processor. Fearing that the
>Muse of Photography might catch me in the store, I quietly backed out of
>the store and went home to recover. Those of you who have developed a
>rapport with the local 1-hour folks are one lucky bunch :-(

This is precisely the reason I do not process my print film at the local
drug/department/grocery stores for my processing.  The local drug stores
usually have their equipment out in full view so I've watched the 16-18
year-olds operating it.  Only once have I ever seen anyone use gloves.
On numerous occasions I have seen them use their bare hands.  I like to use
semi-pro or pro labs that have a regular staff of technicians on hand.
I get much better and consistant results, even though it may cost me
2-3 times the price for developing.

                                    Derek Gee


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