Bravo Michael Nwosu Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 (edited) Hello, I recieved my scans a few days ago, and noticed brown consistent line (shifting) running down the edge of the frame for about 370' of a roll. I had two rolls processed and the other (300') does not have this issue. I used two separate mags, so the lab is suggesting that the line or 'scratch' is a result of the mag that was used. I'm not too familiar with this issue so I am unsure, but I did painfully un-spool my order, and found no line of the sort with either my eye, nor a magnifying glass. I wanted to post a few screenshots here to run it by this community just to have some closure on the issue. These will be stills, but when moving, the line jitters and in some cases are more faint in other spots. There is also an instance when the line shifts 2 inches, and then back again. Additionally, there are some frames where I see double lines. Edited November 20, 2020 by Bravo Michael Nwosu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robino Jones Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Looks like a very small vertical scratch on the negative. I would scratch test the mags. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Satsuki Murashige Posted November 20, 2020 Premium Member Share Posted November 20, 2020 A colored line would indicate a scratch on the emulsion side of the film. Definitely run a scratch test with the magazine in question. If the scratch is moving around, then it might just be a film chip that’s stuck in the magazine throat and simply needs to be blown out with air. When loading film in the future, it’s good practice to always blow out the magazine with compressed air to remove any dust or film chips that might have settled inside before going into the changing bag. You can also use a soft camel hair brush to remove dust. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Tyler Purcell Posted November 21, 2020 Premium Member Share Posted November 21, 2020 What camera? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bravo Michael Nwosu Posted November 21, 2020 Author Share Posted November 21, 2020 11 minutes ago, Tyler Purcell said: What camera? Arriflex 16BL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Tyler Purcell Posted November 22, 2020 Premium Member Share Posted November 22, 2020 Did the lab put the rolls on one big transfer roll, or were they separate. Check the leader on the roll as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Majewski Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 (edited) Hello, I have also 16BL and had the same scratches on my first test run of the camera. What I learned is that my gate had some tiny residue of the emulsion stuck to it. Take a good magnifying glass or take a closeup picture with your phone and clean the gate with orange stick before every run. Edited November 22, 2020 by George Majewski 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bravo Michael Nwosu Posted November 24, 2020 Author Share Posted November 24, 2020 On 11/22/2020 at 9:17 AM, George Majewski said: Hello, I have also 16BL and had the same scratches on my first test run of the camera. What I learned is that my gate had some tiny residue of the emulsion stuck to it. Take a good magnifying glass or take a closeup picture with your phone and clean the gate with orange stick before every run. Thank you for the insight. I believe that is exactly what happened, and I will check the gate thoroughly next time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bravo Michael Nwosu Posted November 24, 2020 Author Share Posted November 24, 2020 On 11/22/2020 at 2:30 AM, Tyler Purcell said: Did the lab put the rolls on one big transfer roll, or were they separate. Check the leader on the roll as well. Thank you. Everything I shot was given back on one roll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john a jadkowski Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 On 11/22/2020 at 8:17 AM, George Majewski said: Hello, I have also 16BL and had the same scratches on my first test run of the camera. What I learned is that my gate had some tiny residue of the emulsion stuck to it. Take a good magnifying glass or take a closeup picture with your phone and clean the gate with orange stick before every run. what is orange stick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Majewski Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 Hi John, An orange stick is a manicure tool used for cleaning fingernails and pushing back cuticles. One end of the stick is generally pointed and somewhat sharp while the other is flat and angled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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