ty_mickan Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 just developed my second roll of 120 and this time i used all the right gear(i think). however as you can see, there is a problem with my process. can someone shed some light on what i did wrong? thanks for any help in advance. regards tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ty_mickan Posted March 1, 2008 Author Share Posted March 1, 2008 sorry here is a bigger pic<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mharris Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 looks like a light leak or you let a little light in when loading the film. Remember to keep the paper backing tight when loading, that's what it looks like to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ty_mickan Posted March 1, 2008 Author Share Posted March 1, 2008 ok so do you think i could rule out problems in the developing stage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_waller Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 It looks like light leakage. I suspect when you were loading or unlloading the film you didn't keep it tightly wound, or direct sunlight fell on the roll. Always keep yourself between the light and the film so that you cast a shadow over it as you load and unload. Also keep a tight grip on th efilm as you load and unload it to prevent the paper backing unrolling and so letting light in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mharris Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Yeah Tom, I think the developing is fine. I'm almost positive it's a light leak during loading or unloading, the images actually look pretty doggone good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_clark___minnetonka_mi Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Agree, I believe it's not during processing. Otherwise light leaks would be all over not just the edges. Looks like it happened either loading or unloading the film with the camera. If those little devilish light leaks are at the beginning of the film I suspect it happened during loading the film. If the leaks are only at the end of the film I bet you it happened when taking the film out of the camera. Hope this helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_clark___minnetonka_mi Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Just one other thought to help. Make sure that after you make your last exposure you wind the film a fair amount to make sure all the paper ends up on the spool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank.schifano Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Definitely looks like a light leak while handling the film outside the camera. I'd bet money that either the paper backing wasn't wound on tightly enough, or that it came loose while you were handling the film. You need to be extra careful about this with 120 roll film. Alway load and unload in subdued light, and be sure that the takeup mechanism in the camera is operating properly. The takeup mechanism problem is most prevalent in older box cameras. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the world in black white Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Who let this broad in? I say string her up to the yardarm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the world in black white Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Kevin: Now that you have deleted the message to which my comments were addressed, please delete my comments. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ty_mickan Posted March 1, 2008 Author Share Posted March 1, 2008 hmm, i missed that comment. Thanks all for the help. Just thinking back to when i removed the film; i put it in my drink holder of my car, drove 60km and when i grabbed the film, the paper was kind of loose. these leaks are at the end of the roll. I shall be more carefull in future. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ty_mickan Posted March 1, 2008 Author Share Posted March 1, 2008 *careful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mharris Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Wait til you load the film backwards and try to shoot images on the paper. We've all done it :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnashings Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 And hey, for what its worth (and what I can tell from the picture, not the perfect way to judge a neg) that looks like a very nicely exposed and developed roll of film. The upside is that next time, all things being equal but no light leaks, you should be very happy with the results! Lick the tape well - I find the minty taste from Ilford especially satisfying, with a lovely, fruity tone with notes of herbs and a smooth finish with just the slightest hint of aftertaste. Yum :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_levittan Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 You did say it's a newbie question, so I'll ask a dumb question...are you aware that there is a spot of glue (like an envelope) on the end of the paper roll, and that you are supposed to lick it, pull the paper tight and stick it down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ty_mickan Posted March 6, 2008 Author Share Posted March 6, 2008 serious? i like using the fuji because it has a sticker but i am not aware of a lick and stick on the ilford. i found it strange that it didn't stick and i have actually since put a little roll of sticky tape in my bag. i will check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnashings Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Trust us - its there :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreeger Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 What kind of 120 film camera do you have, we might have some suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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