Re: [APML] Care of Negatives

[Nicola Montecchiari <nmontec@libero.it>]

Kevin Wigell wrote:
> 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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In Italy photoshops sell pages for storing negatives. They have some 
holes for the binders, so you may file them as a book.
I just bought them 3 days ago :-)

Nicola


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