Posted by Carl Vogt on December 15, 2000 at 04:11:01:
In Reply to: Loading 4X5 film holders posted by Ron Crawford on December 14, 2000 at 00:03:44:Ron,
You did the right thing to practice loading the holder in room
light. Yes, the dull side with the funny color is the emulsion.
Back in the old day when I got mixed up the the dark, we used to
touch the film to our lower lip, th emulsion side would be sticky
to your lip,( Now days I am not sure this is recommended because of
newer health concerns )
Finger prints.. You could wear photographic white gloves but I
think few people do. Make sure your hands are clean and DRY. If you
only hold the film at the very edge. There is about 1/8 inch of
unused area arround the image area.
Regards
Carl