caitlin_mattia Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 <p>I got my film developed by a lab recently. I sent out 6 rolls, all C-41. When I went to pick them up, I was alerted that one roll did not turn out. I was disappointed, but didn't think much of it until I got home and saw the roll. It looks like undeveloped film. Completely blank, not transparent at all, no markings along the sides. It was the exact same type of film as the other rolls and the other rolls all turned out alright. Same camera was used for everything. I called to ask about it and they said the film was probably bad. Does that happen? And how?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis_vener_photography Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 If an unexposed but processed roll of negative film isn't clear and there are no manufacturer's imprints on the edges of the film the lab is lying to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin O Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 <p>Film does certainly deteriorate and become less sensitive over time, but I wouldn't expect a developed roll to be <em>completely blank</em>. What was the film type exactly? What was the expiration date on the box? How was the film stored before exposure?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Gammill Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 The lab may have goofed. With C41 processing on the decline some labs use their chemistry beyond recommended capacity. Short of really old c41 film like early 70's Kodacolar II, their should be some edge markings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James G. Dainis Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 "...not transparent at all..." You mean the film was black not clear except for base color? With the edge marking gone also it sounds like the film was opened and exposed to strong light to burn the film black. If the entire film was as black as the bit of leader tongue that sticks out from the film cartridge, then that is what happened. James G. Dainis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bethe_fisher Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 <p>Not transparent? Like grey? Or black? Was it perhaps not processed at all? However it looks, if there are no edge markings, the lab messed up.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wblynch Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 It happens. It happens when the lab screws up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen_h Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 <p>I had one once where the minilab didn't close the door all the way. They knew it, and immediately gave me a replacement roll and free processing. (The usual lab policy.)</p> <p>If it is completely exposed, black all the way end to end, it is most likely in the lab. If you open the camera at the wrong time, it is not easy to expose the whole roll. </p> -- glen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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