OK, I am still a relative newbie when it comes to film, and have never seen this before. Thankfully. I'm perplexed as to why the word "KODAK" is stamped on my film!!?? See below the model's chin, left cheek, and shoulder. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN!??
If it is 120 have a look at your backing paper.
I presume this was 120 film? Any idea what vintage? I was under the impression that Kodak had conquered their wrapper transfer problems -- but that's what you're seeing. Something in the printing on the backing paper is fogging the emulsion where they touch. It'll happen in slightly different locations for each transferred imprint, because the film is wrapped on a different radius on the supply vs the takeup -- hence the two "Kodak" names appearing close together near the model's chin.
The good news is, the can only happen with 120 film (all other backing-paper formats are long obsolete at Kodak).
Does Kodak still warrant their film against defects? Seems to me they owe you a replacement for all the film you have from that batch...
Assuming you shot this on Kodak film, it looks like the backing paper imposed its numbering on the emulsion. Hence why you can see "KODAK 2" inverted scrolling up the model's cheek.
This was a problem Kodak had with backing paper on some runs of 120, although the last I heard it was corrected by now.
If you tell us what film type and date of manufacture you are using, I am sure some of the more knowledgeable members can tell you if this was part of the affected batch.
Send the details to that email address - profilm@kodakalaris.comSure. 12/2017. 0931 011.
Maybe I can donate the two rolls I have left to the Art League here for practice.
Send the details to that email address - profilm@kodakalaris.com
They've stepped up for a lot for a bunch of people.
And shame on Freestyle for not at least warning you!
If you are brave, here is a link to my 2016 thread about this problem: https://www.photrio.com/forum/threa...ing-paper-problems-emulsions-affected.137251/
Also check back with Freestyle, they are an excellent company, this is not a normal routine for them.
And shame on Freestyle for not at least warning you!
And accordingly, my apologies to Freestyle.Yikes. CORRECTION HERE. It was Photo Warehouse, not Freestyle. Boo on me.
It's on the backing paper. Kodak had problems with this last year.
Jim B.
That sounds like the best explanation, still never figured out exactly what the weird reaction was. Had lots of theories.It is called wrapper offset. The ink on the backing paper reacted with the emulsion on the film, causing that emulsion to increase in sensitivity.
Kodak had problems with this when they were forced to go to third party suppliers for the backing paper.
How old is your film, and what is the batch number.
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