In a message dated 10/17/04 9:49:54 PM, maheald@octa4.net.au writes:
Hello! I’ve finally got some good 4x5 negatives from my camera. I used TMax 400 and E100G for color and I want to combine them after scanning. Unfortunately, there is a mild pink color in the middle of the TMax 400 black and white negative. The stars look good otherwise. There must have been developer contact problems during development. Since this is a black and white negative, is there an easy way to scan this negative so that the pink color in the middle of the negative is eliminated, or can this be handled easier post-processing? In such a case, should I scan it as a black and white negative or a color negative in order to make post-processing easier?
Thank you and best regards.
Mike
Mike:
A "pink color" in B/W negatives, especially T-Max usually indicates a processing problem.
It could certainly mean two pieces of film were touching during processing.
It could also mean the film was not fixed and washed long enough.
You can refix and rewash the film and the "pink color" will dissappear.
Kent Kirkley
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