Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/02/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>In any case, the problem I have is that I'm getting drying marks on my >films, despite precautions. I use a wetting agent in the last rinse, >with the right dilution, and let it sit in the water for about five >minutes. Then I carefully remove the reels, hang them up and gently >"squegee" them between my index and long fingers. > >Still, I keep on getting little white marks on the film. What am I >doing wrong? How can I get rid of the marks on the film I've already >developed? > I used to use a squeegee in place of fingers as described above. It worked better for me. Two years ago I found an electric film dryer (Honeywell) at a used equipment shop. It is a cylinder large enough to accommodate 2 35mm reels. It has an electric fan inside that circulates the air over the film and through a canister of desicating chemical. I think it was made in the late 60s. It eliminates water marks and dust as well. (This is the only one of this design that I ever seen) Ken Wilcox - ---- Ken Wilcox Carolyn's Personal Touch Portraits Davison Middle School preferred---> <wilcox@tir.com> 600 Dayton, Davison, MI 48423 <kwilcox@gfn.org>