Dusty Negative
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I seem to now CONSISTENTLY be getting wrapper offset issues on 120 film. This makes me wonder "if it's me, not you." I have a few theories:
1. It has something to do with red-sensitive film just being more prone to wrapper offset (I was getting the offset on Rollei Retro 80s, so I switched to Ilford SFX. Now I'm getting it with Ilford). And, then:
2. It has something to do with how I am cold storing the film and then warming it up. Perhaps I am not letting it warm up adequately before shooting? Or should I stop storing it in my fridge altogether? Is that a thing?
I cannot really think what else is causing this. I shoot Tri-X and Ultrafine Extreme, and have never had this issue (well, with the spottiness).
I develop in temperature-controlled water. It's tap, but, again, I'm not seeing this problem with other films.
Here's the pic. Look at the darker mids/shadows right above her shoulder:
What's a poor novice film photographer to do? Given the time and money invested and spent on film, camera, darkroom, etc., this constant waste of film and time is getting very frustrating.
1. It has something to do with red-sensitive film just being more prone to wrapper offset (I was getting the offset on Rollei Retro 80s, so I switched to Ilford SFX. Now I'm getting it with Ilford). And, then:
2. It has something to do with how I am cold storing the film and then warming it up. Perhaps I am not letting it warm up adequately before shooting? Or should I stop storing it in my fridge altogether? Is that a thing?
I cannot really think what else is causing this. I shoot Tri-X and Ultrafine Extreme, and have never had this issue (well, with the spottiness).
I develop in temperature-controlled water. It's tap, but, again, I'm not seeing this problem with other films.
Here's the pic. Look at the darker mids/shadows right above her shoulder:
What's a poor novice film photographer to do? Given the time and money invested and spent on film, camera, darkroom, etc., this constant waste of film and time is getting very frustrating.
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