MF (6x4.5,6x6,6x7,6x9,6x12) B&W film images sharing

**paulbarden** · 22-Aug-2023, 17:46

Originally Posted by notorius

Dreaded mottling from the backing paper, unfortunately. you can see more info in the pages(s)/posts before. I received fresh films as a compensation from Ilford just today.

I have not experienced these marks on Ilford films unless the roll is either expired and/or been stored at room temperature (or above) for months as it approaches expiration. This doesn't happen on fresh film, stored correctly and used before its stale date.

**Corran** · 22-Aug-2023, 17:56

I've said this before, but I've gotten that on fresh film taken into very humid conditions but not shot until a later outing. Perhaps a symptom of condensation or other negative effects of those conditions. Only certain films, most notably SFX200 and PanF+, when shot in south GA or FL. Haven't had any issues in years, but I don't shoot PanF+ anymore and I live in a less humid place now (well, normally!).

**notorius** · 22-Aug-2023, 23:50

Originally Posted by John Olsen

Getting replacement film is nice, but the shooting opportunity wasted must really hurt. Condolences.

It does hurt, thank you. Anyway life goes on and there are far more important things.

**notorius** · 23-Aug-2023, 00:00

Originally Posted by Corran

I've said this before, but I've gotten that on fresh film taken into very humid conditions but not shot until a later outing. Perhaps a symptom of condensation or other negative effects of those conditions. Only certain films, most notably SFX200 and PanF+, when shot in south GA or FL. Haven't had any issues in years, but I don't shoot PanF+ anymore and I live in a less humid place now (well, normally!).

Thank you for your input. My films were replaced according to the batch number which Ilford admited was bad. Your suggestion does make sense anyway. And it applies to the above post by paulbarden too. I am going to change the purchase/storage/usage habits AND/OR intervals to minimize the risk of this happening in the future. Ilford is still my rollfilm choice number one for being reasonably priced and classic looking emulsions(FP4+ and HP5+). I still trust their QC, much more than Foma, which sadly is from my country.

**John Olsen** · 23-Aug-2023, 07:07

On Sinbad Road, phalanxes of corn marching over the rolling fields. 500c/m. 80mm, TriX w. yellow filter.

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R1N6 Corn LFF by John Olsen, on Flickr[/IMG]

**Chuck Pere** · 23-Aug-2023, 07:18

Great image John.

**tuco** · 23-Aug-2023, 21:06

Originally Posted by austin granger

Thanks, John, Tuco.
Tuco, It's always good to see your photos of Alvord. I'm going on a photo trip in October and on the way home, I plan to meet some friends there for the "Ring of Fire" eclipse on the 14th. Just in case you're in the neighborhood, we should be camped on the east side of the playa, near the "notch." :-)

Yeah it is time for another trip to the Alvord there that is for sure. I have a friend who lives in eastern Oregon. Maybe I need to talk him into going.