Bleach and C-41

mrred

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• Aug 21, 2015

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Is there a non destructive test I can use to find out if all the silver has been bleached from C-41 film?

 

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• Aug 21, 2015

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No, not in our hands. But, side by side comparisons of images can tell.

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• Aug 28, 2015

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If you have a film scanner, try scanning with IR dust removal option, also known as ICE. If you get a pixelized scan, there is still silver in the emulsion.

 

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• Aug 28, 2015

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Never thought of that..... Good idea

 

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• Aug 28, 2015

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Interesting suggestion. I've never heard of that one.

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