Loading Infrared into processing tank

[steevens_alconcel]

How do I go about doing this? I tried it with my first roll of Infrared, and the infrared roll just flew straight down instead of getting all curled up while I was loading it. Also, loading it into a plastic Patterson(esp?) tank was annoying....The film kept getting caught and crumpled while I was in the dark. When I finished developing, a few frames of the film had bend marks on it. Please Help! (I am new to the world of B&W Infrared!)

[christian_harkness]

Hi Steevens, I am not sure I have an answer. What you described has

never happened to me. Infrared film is a lot thinner than regular

film, and thus requires more delicate and patient handling all

around. However, I don't treat it differently from regular film when

loading.

Make sure your reels are set properly. It almost sounds to me like

they were just a bit too far apart to properly grab the film. If

your film was ruined, use it for some practice loading drills.

 

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Good luck.

 

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chris

[tom_purdum]

You might also make sure that your reels are clean. After repeated

usage in photochemical they can sometimes get a build up. A good run

through the dishwasher will clean them nicley. Just a thought. I

have not had any problems loading my Ir films both 35mm and 120.

Good luck.