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Subject: [Leica] Technical Question Film Processing
From: gerry.walden at me.com (Gerry Walden)
Date: Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:32:47 +0100
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You may find that both problems can be eliminated with a simple drying  
cabinet. I had one which was a bit like a small fan heater with a long  
polythene tube hanging under it about 12" x 9". It was made by  
Paterson here in the UK, but there must be something available in the  
US. In fact on page 79 of my latest B&H catalog there is on described  
as a 'hanging bag film dryer' at below $300.

Gerry

Gerry Walden
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Web: www.gwpics.com
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On 21 Apr 2009, at 14:22, Jim Shulman wrote:

> I recently (finally) set up a film processing station in my basement- 
> which
> in 2009 makes me a bit like Rhett Butler signing up in time for  
> Appomattox.
>
>
>
> Amazingly, my first three rolls came out.  However, I had two major  
> problems
> with the processed film:
>
>
>
> First, it is filled with dust spots, even though my basement is  
> clean.  Any
> thoughts on how to avoid this?  I hung the film to dry from a ceiling
> rafter, with clips at top and bottom.
>
>
>
> Second, I had streaks across the film, even after a five-minute wash  
> cycle
> with photoflo.  Sample of the "syllabus of errors" at
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/focusit/george+records 
> +2+sm.jpg.html (and
> this after considerable photoshopping).
>
>
>
> Any assistance greatly appreciated.
>
>
>
> Jim Shulman
>
> Wynnewood, PA
>
>
>
>
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