Glad to hear this. I don't think that KA( Europe), following what was clearly Mr Mooney's policy could have been more helpful or demonstrate a greater desire to get to the bottom of the problem.
pentaxuser
Glad to hear this. I don't think that KA( Europe), following what was clearly Mr Mooney's policy could have been more helpful or demonstrate a greater desire to get to the bottom of the problem.I want to inform you that Mr Church will send me 20 new fresh films in my address.
I will help him sending the problematic film spools with backing paper and 2 unopened films from 10 to UK so to investigate the cause of my problem.
Kodak is a serious company but its the first time in my 13 years shooting film that I see a problem.
Happy ending
For what it's worth, a report of a later batch exhibiting the same problem:
https://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=163026
That poster claims to have found dust in and around Kodak 135 cassettes that he/she claims to have left black marks on the film.From that other forum above:
"And there is still unfortunately the dust issue with all 135 films."
What dust issue? Is that remark related to Kodak films? Have I missed anything?
The problem here is that with Kodak's QC issues and Fuji's strange attitude... what you got left to shoot? (In color)Wow. Not only more 120 paper problems for Kodak but also now 135 film is having quality issues.
And Kodak wants 8% more money for their products. Pass.
That poster claims to have found dust in and around Kodak 135 cassettes that he/she claims to have left black marks on the film.
First I have heard of it.
I've shot some reasonably fresh Kodak 135 film lately and had no problems whatsoever. This is just weird.That poster claims to have found dust in and around Kodak 135 cassettes that he/she claims to have left black marks on the film.
First I have heard of it.
I had a look at the thread. It is a one line throwaway about a dust problem with all 135 films from one participant. It stems allegedly from inferior velvet lining on all cassettes. No evidence of said person's source is given but seemingly a few thank the person for his information, having accepted it as gospel.Wow. Not only more 120 paper problems for Kodak but also now 135 film is having quality issues.
And Kodak wants 8% more money for their products. Pass.
I do not understand you. There are 5 responses to that alleged type 135 issue. No of the responders took it as a gospel. None of them had experienced the issue.I had a look at the thread. It is a one line throwaway about a dust problem with all 135 films from one participant. It stems allegedly from inferior velvet lining on all cassettes. No evidence of said person's source is given but seemingly a few thank the person for his information, having accepted it as gospel.
I'll shoot Fuji for color film and when they are gone, I'll give up color or go digital.The problem here is that with Kodak's QC issues and Fuji's strange attitude... what you got left to shoot? (In color)
I hope they get to the root of the issue. Did encounter faint imprimpting on Portra and Ektar and nowadays I try just to keep it all refrigerated. AFAIK, leaving rolls on the desk for a month awaiting send out helps the imprimpting to appear.
35mm I had no issues with the velvet.
I had a look at the thread. It is a one line throwaway about a dust problem with all 135 films from one participant. It stems allegedly from inferior velvet lining on all cassettes. No evidence of said person's source is given but seemingly a few thank the person for his information, having accepted it as gospel.
From the same person it appears that "even the most hardcore Kodak fan lab( what's a hardcore Kodak fan lab when its at home?) has warned its customers against buying any Kodak roll film"
I do hope that all here read the linked thread. I have made my mind up about the accuracy and impartiality of this person's report and I say that as someone who knows that half the population of Mexico has set sail towards British waters as a result of DT building a wall on the Mexican border last night preventing their entry to the U.S.
I don't know whether to laugh or cry. All I can hope is that the rest of you on Photrio is experiencing one or the other emotion
pentaxuser
I posted the link above (#228) with the proviso "for what it's worth" here in the thread on the 120 backing paper problem because of my concern. The so-called dust in 35mm cassettes I had never heard of. Quite often, here and elsewhere, someone will have a problem and suspect a manufacturing defect in the film. In nearly every case it's not a film defect as we know. However the 120 paper backing problem is real and it would be a tragedy if Kodak has been unable to fix this problem.
-) As long Kodak Alaris do not openly approach the issue we do not have a valid statement of the issue being solved.
-) Our fellow Stelios just these days reported to have had issues with film not being on lists of bad stock known to him.
I posted the link above (#228) with the proviso "for what it's worth" here in the thread on the 120 backing paper problem because of my concern. The so-called dust in 35mm cassettes I had never heard of. Quite often, here and elsewhere, someone will have a problem and suspect a manufacturing defect in the film. In nearly every case it's not a film defect as we know. However the 120 paper backing problem is real and it would be a tragedy if Kodak has been unable to fix this problem.
When I visit the Kodak Alaris website I have already problems finding the film portfolio, as their link is even more hidden than at old Kodak times, and then that link is dead. How ever could one find a list of bad batches, if there is not even a listing of the films they offer.Unless you are sure that it's fresh production from this year, I'd suggest checking batch numbers with Kodak to be sure.
FWIW, if you go to this main page and click on the "Professional Photographers and Labs" link, the film related information branches off the links at the top of the resulting page.When I visit the Kodak Alaris website I have already problems finding the film portfolio, as their link is even more hidden than at old Kodak times, and then that link is dead. How ever could one find a list of bad batches, if there is not even a listing of the films they offer.
No, that link is dead for me. It only leads to a photo gallery.
The paper backing problem has been fixed. .
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