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Response to drying marks on Agfapan 25

from Nigel Smith (nlandgl@unite.com.au)
After doing your 'flick' (which is how I do it too) and unspool the film, are there still droplets on the film, or is it evenly wet?

I have noticed different film's curl substantially more than others during the drying phase. Konica IR is one that really curl's before straighting out when dry.

what is the temperature/humidity of the room you dry the film in? could this be a factor? Maybe it's to hot and it's drying to quickly, or the reverse (I don't know, just a suggestion)

My 120 APX-25 drys beautifully with a distilled water rinse containing a few drops of Ilford wetting agent. I leave it in this for 1-2mins, do your 'sideways spool flick', then hang it in the shower. The room temp is anywhere from about 18C up to 25C.

(posted 8741 days ago)

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