Really looks like the film was touching or close. When I've had film to film it's usually worse than what you are seeing. Doubt it's chemistry. Don't know???Hello All,
Has anyone had this problem with their C-41 negatives? Any help would be much appreciated. The background has uneven areas or runs through the frames.
I have developed about 20-30 rolls of C-41 over the years but have never had this problem. This was my 3rd attempt with Kodak Flexicolor LORR chemicals. I double checked that I loaded the reel correctly and there was no film to film contact. This roll was mixed from new Kodak developers, fix, bleach, and Cinestill final wash/stabilizer. I use a sous vide to maintain temp. I did not do a prewet but did have the metal tank in the water bath and up to temp. I follow Kodak CIS-211 for procedure. I haven't tried washing them again to see if it changes anything. I also have not tried to make any c-prints from these yet. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thank-you.
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Thanks Mohmad. No stirring rod for the metal tank just 1 gentle inversion every 15 seconds.Was the stirring (agitation) in one direction?
Thank you foc. I haven’t loaded a medium format reel in awhile. It was a Hewes but I had a little trouble getting it under the clip to start the loading of the film. I think you and mshchem are right with the film being close or barely touching.Thank you for posting the image of the negatives and the contact images.
I noticed on the negative image that there are, what appears to, be two kink marks on the top of the negative. You can see a half moon at frame numbers 51 and 54. (I don't see them on any other frames)
This could have caused the negative to "almost" touch on the spool, and restrict the flow/agitation of the chemical.
Thank you mshchem. I agree in the past when I’ve had film touch it’s really noticeable. I need to practice loading the metal reels and shoot another roll.Really looks like the film was touching or close. When I've had film to film it's usually worse than what you are seeing. Doubt it's chemistry. Don't know???
Looks like a flow mark problem to me, which could be caused by too much delay between pouring the chemistry into the tank and getting it in the horizontal position for rotation, possibly combined with too slow pour-in rate. This kind of issue tends to become more likely as film format (and tank volume) increases.
That is the tragedy caused by the stainless steel tank.Thanks Mohmad. No stirring rod for the metal tank just 1 gentle inversion every 15 seconds.
In my experience, the flaps help a bit, but they're not a 100% guarantee that this sort of problem won't crop up once in a while.I've now changed to 2509N reels with end flaps to see if it will help even out the flow in the tank, but I'm yet to test them with Ektar.
I usually use Arista Premium plastic tanks and reels but I thought for better temperature regulation I should go with the metal tank. When I poured the developer in I didn’t tip the tank at 45° which I just learned today helps? Thanks KoraksLooks like a flow mark problem to me, which could be caused by too much delay between pouring the chemistry into the tank and getting it in the horizontal position for rotation, possibly combined with too slow pour-in rate. This kind of issue tends to become more likely as film format (and tank volume) increases.
In my experience, the flaps help a bit, but they're not a 100% guarantee that this sort of problem won't crop up once in a while.
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