[pure-silver] Re: Rollei Retro 100 Curl Problems

Eric Nelson wrote:
> I don't know if it's the cause, but washing film for 30 minutes?  Why?
>  Unless you're using PMK, egads that's a real waste of water.

I am using PMK and I'm using a low flow washer to get the necessary
water exchanges.
> 
> Some film bases are just that way like Kodak Infrared was.  Also high
> heat & low humidity while drying will do it.  Use a hypo clear of any
> flavor you like, wash for 5 minutes and Flo as you do, and have a
> humidifier running while drying or a tray of water in the bottom of the
> drying cabinet, if you're in low humidity environs like Chicago.  
> Is the curl running the length or width of the film?  If it runs the
> width then I'd say it's the heat/humidity thing.
> Eric
> 
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> *From:* Tim Daneliuk <tundra@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> *To:* pure-silver@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> *Sent:* Friday, February 27, 2009 9:39:56 PM
> *Subject:* [pure-silver] Rollei Retro 100 Curl Problems
> 
> In the hope that RR 100 would replace my beloved APX 100 in 120, I bought
> a box.  The negs look great but the Retro *curls* like crazy.  I've
> typically
> wash for about 30 mins and then soak in a PhotoFlo solution for 30sec,
> followed by hanging the film with weights.  I have seen extreme curl
> both longitudinally and laterally.  Any ideas how to comabt this?
> 
> P.S. It is rumored that the RR 120 is cur out of the bulk *35mm* stock
> left over at Agfa.  This might explain the curl, but I still need to
> fix the problem.  This is the worst curling film I've ever used in
> any format.
> 
> TIA,
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