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[filmscanners] Re: Modern photography...
I think item 3 might be the culprit. Many people use Pec fluid before
using their negatives, but who cleans film before putting it back in the
sleeve? I just give it a shot of air to remove any dust, but I don't
remove body oils.
Arthur Entlich wrote:
>A-ha
>
>You may be onto something...
>
>1) Mold can be found on all surfaces, but especially organic ones, like
>hands
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>2) Enlargers provide heat while in use, probably promoting mold growth
>
>3) handled negs may end us with body oils on the edges which may
>encourage growth of mold
>
>4) possibly just the removal and exposure to mold filled air may
>inoculate them
>
>5) If you have a small collection of particularly cherished images, a
>special box with silica gel, or even maybe some type of mild fungicide
>may be appropriate.
>
>Art
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