warning about color film fog

[StoneNYC]

If you have red streaks on a piece of color negative film, it was exposed to green light. If the prints have red streaks, then it was red light or daylight.

PE

Hate having film that isn't scanned so I cant show what I'm talking about... Grrr.. Give me a week... Lol I have a question then...


~Stone

The Important Ones - Mamiya: 7 II, RZ67 Pro II / Canon: 1V, AE-1 / Kodak: No 1 Pocket Autographic, No 1A Pocket Autographic

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[wogster]

David;

Imagine a paper safe made from red plastic. Paper is not sensitive to red light. Therefore, the safe is 100% light tight as far as paper is concerned but it will fog film.

Of course there are a lot of alternative scenarios for your observation.

PE

Another issue, some plastics degrade over time, so an older plastic paper safe, may still be safe enough for B&W paper, but not for colour paper or film.

[David Lyga]

Well, all, I certainly got rid of some faulty presumptions. Thanks all.

Yes, color film is very sensitive and about 5 inches, laid carefully on the back of your 35mm SLR, is probably the BEST way to tell if your camera has light leaks. - David Lyga