Now that i think of it,both frames were end frames and did seem to 'wiggle' a tad.Might be what happened.I'm hoping to use a different enlarger next week and i'll be more carefull and observent. Thanks everyone who answered.
Dave ---- Begin Original Message ---- From: Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thu, 07 Nov 2002 23:11:16 -0500 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Negs and scratches I still can't imagine how one could scratch a neg in the enlarger unless the film is being pulled through the carrier. That should never be done. It's simple: lift the film by the edges and position it in the carrier. Nothing comes in contact with the emulsion. Nothing can scratch it. Herb Chong wrote: > > Message text written by INTERNET:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > >There's no reason why you should scratch negs in an enlarger. Any time > you position a neg in the film carrier, it should be lifted by the edged > and dropped in place before the carrier is closed. Never, ever pull film > through the carrier. > Paul Stenquist< > > no reason doesn't mean accidents don't happen. i can't remember the last > time i scratched a negative in a carrier, it has been so long, but > nonetheless, i don't do it anymore. every time film is handled, there is a > chance for damage, even with your own equipment. > > Herb.... ---- End Original Message ---- Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj/ http://brooks1952.tripod.com/myhorses Sign up today for your Free E-mail at: http://www.canoe.ca/CanoeMail
