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Thread: Safelight issues

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    Safelight issues

    In reference to darkroom safelights, to what do the initials 'OC' refer?

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    Safelight issues

    It's an old Kodak-Wratten designation for a yellowy-orange safelight filter. In other words a "standard" orange B&W printing safelight.

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    Safelight issues

    Just a guess. Orthochromatic, perhaps? Signifyig its safe for using with orthochromatic materials..... DJ

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    Safelight issues

    More safelight info at:

    Kodak's safelight Techinfo

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