Are you using recycled fixer too? I developed some in Rodinal and still had some black specks in the emulsion. I tried a re-wash of the first roll, but the specks are here to stay. I will say that I think, for me at least, the re-used fixer was the problem. I'll know when my other rolls are finished. Like you, I invested in ten rolls also. At least with ten rolls you'll give it a fair shot. JohnWUnfortunately I shot a few sheets of it in 4x5 and really liked the results so I ordered 10 rolls of it in 120 and a 50 sheet box in 8x10. I'm hoping it's just a fluke and not something that is here to stay. Although the sheets of 4x5 came out really nice. I'll shoot through another roll and develop it in HC110 and see if the marks are still there.
Unfortunately I shot a few sheets of it in 4x5 and really liked the results so I ordered 10 rolls of it in 120 and a 50 sheet box in 8x10. I'm hoping it's just a fluke and not something that is here to stay. Although the sheets of 4x5 came out really nice. I'll shoot through another roll and develop it in HC110 and see if the marks are still there.
Might be a strange question but 1. how was it stored? Fridge it freezer? And 2. how long did you wait from taking it from storage to shooting it in the camera, and 3. Was it very cold outside (below freezing)? 4. Did you leave it in the freezer after it was shot before developing?
I'm asking because it looks like what happens when emulsion is pulled apart when it's not fully thawed.
Stone, mine was fresh, right from Freestyle and dated 7/2016. I think it's an internal problem on the coating division of the Foma plant. Like I said, I'm laying off this stuff for a while at least until this black speck stuff is gone. I suppose that it wouldn't show much if you're making 8x10's from 120, but anything larger I'm sure you'll notice.
I hope you notified freestyle and also sent it back.
Also, I had issues with film from freestyle but it was EFKE and assumed it was EFKEitis (small black rice grain looking spots on the film). Never with FOMA, though FOMA has their own emulsion issues which is why I stick to Ilford.
I will let Freestyle know when roll number ten is done and I still have the "black speck" issue. I want to rule out operator error first and make sure I give this film a fair shake. I feel Freestyle will have enough "push-come-to-shove" to get Foma to take a look at their coating system just a little closer. We little guys can squeak loud enough to get our wheels oiled, but Freestyle can. I'm getting an order ready for some Ilford film right now and think I'll stay the course with that for the time being. JohnW
Wouldn't it be nicer not to use up 10 rolls before notifying freestyle? And stop while you're ahead? Maybe shooting one more I guess just in case? But not 10 total, unless you shot 9 already and I've forgotten you said that?
I have two rolls that are not in cameras so it really doesn't matter now. I bought the ten rolls to try out and also to test out several cameras I have worked on and repaired. The Freestyle/Arista brand was a cheap trial film. So far I'm not overly happy with the results. The grain/sharpness seem OK, but those damn black specks really bug me.
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Do you accept cookies and these technologies?
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Do you accept cookies and these technologies?