drying marks after c41 processing

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Chris Wilding
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drying marks after c41 processing

Post by Chris Wilding » Thu Jan 05, 2012 11:50 am Etc/GMT-1+01:00

Hi there

I have just started processing C41 (soon to do E6) in a CPE2 processor. So far I have been following Tim parkin's excellent videos but I have a couple of questions:

I am getting drying marks on my negs, any tips on the best way to avoid them? Should I squeegy them before hanging or even dip them in some standard wetting agent after the stabilizer?

Is pre-washing the film a good idea? I have read conflicting advice on the subject, the theory makes sense to me but some sources say don't do it.

Any thoughts?

Thanks guys

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Re: drying marks after c41 processing

Post by Ed Moss » Thu Jan 05, 2012 12:00 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00

I mix the stab using distilled water, have you tried that? Never bother with a squeegee.

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Re: drying marks after c41 processing

Post by Chris Wilding » Thu Jan 05, 2012 12:37 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00

Aha!

I do live in a hard water area.Thanks Ed I'll try that.

Chris

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