RE: [APML] Care of Negatives

["R. Scott Ireland" <ireland@gate.net>]

Hi Kevin,

It might be a better idea to store your slides and film strips in archival
pages designed for long-term storage.  Paper envelopes may contain acids
which could be harmful to your emulsions over the long term.

You can obtain polyethylene and/or polypropylene archival quality film and
slide pages from various companies, such as Light Impressions
http://www.lightimpressionsdirect.com/servlet/OnlineShopping

The pages may be stored in vertical file holders or notebooks - same rules
apply - use acid free materials.  I find that notebooks with slipcases to
keep your film in dark storage is also a good idea.

Scott

website:  http://www.rsiphotos.com/
email:  ireland@gate.net

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-astro-photo@seds.org [mailto:owner-astro-photo@seds.org]On
> Behalf Of Kevin Wigell
> Sent: Saturday, July 27, 2002 7:21 PM
> To: APML Discussion List
> Subject: [APML] Care of Negatives
>
>
> I work strictly with 35mm, but I suppose these questions apply
> whatever the
> film format.
>
> Before scanning my negatives, I first gently brush both sides with a soft
> brush, then give them a moderate blast of compressed air at an oblique
> angle. This generally seems to remove any dust or other loose material
> without scratching the emulsion.
>
> After I'm done scanning them, I put all the strips from a roll in
> a regular
> mailing envelope after first writing notes on the outside of the envelope.
>
> Any comments on the best way(s) to prepare and store negatives?
>
> Kevin Wigell
>
>
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