120 and 220

[chris_autio]

I just processed 4 rolls of 120 in a tall tank and 2 220s in another tank. I have not experienced this

before, but residual flecks were on my 120 films, most noticeably in the skies. No flecks were on the

220s. I rewashed the 120s by soaking them overnight and photo flo-ing them. The problem was solved.

I surmise that the flecks were from the black glue that holds the paper backing to the film.

[Zootman]

I have never seen 120 that was glued to the paper. It is normally held on with a piece of tape on the rolls I have processed. I usually remove the paper, but just fold the tape over the end of the film to make it easier to start on a metal reel. I suppose the tape could cause a problem, but in my limited experience it has always been just fine.

[frank.schifano]

That's not black glue. It's little bits of the paper backing. If you tear off the little piece of tape that holds the paper backing to the film flush with the film, or carefully remove the tape from the paper without tearing it, the problem goes away.

[jim_thompson6]

Hello,

 

Because I was never sure if it was okay to develop the film with the tape still attached, I simply use scissors to cut it off (and a portion of the film. It isn't difficult, and since you need to trim the corners anyway, it doesn't really represent any extra work.

 

I hope this helps,

 

jim