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Thread: Newbie question: Which side of film is emulsion side?

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    Newbie question: Which side of film is emulsion side?

    I feel like a complete idiot for asking this question. However, I will feel more like a complete idiot if I shoot 10 exposures and realize I have screwed them a ll up!

    I am new to large format, and have recently finished my first 20 shots with Fuji 's Quickload system. Ok, feeling more comfortable. Now, I want to start loading my own film. I just purchased a box of FP4+ and 4 Lisco holders.

    Before I start loading the holders in my closet, which side is the emulsion on? In the dark, I stole a sheet from the box to look at in in the light. Wasted exp osure aside, I noticed the notches in one corner of the film. One side looks bro wn, and the other grey. Someone said to lick my finger and see which side turns sticky. Well, both sides turn sticky.

    Please save me from myself......

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    Newbie question: Which side of film is emulsion side?

    When you hold the sheet with the notch code in the upper-right corner, the emuls ion is facing you.

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    Newbie question: Which side of film is emulsion side?

    With the sheet held vertically, the notch(s) at the top edge and to the right, you are looking at the emulsion side. With the film held horizontally, the notch(s) will be on the right side toward the bottom when the emulsion faces you.

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    Newbie question: Which side of film is emulsion side?

    Thanks for your comments. I figured public ridicule was far better than going on location and shooting null film.

    Thanks

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    Newbie question: Which side of film is emulsion side?

    .........like I did. On expensive chrome film too.

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    Newbie question: Which side of film is emulsion side?

    With the sheet held horizontally, the notch(s) will be on the left side toward the top when the emulsion faces you. Not the bottom right as mentioned above.

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    Newbie question: Which side of film is emulsion side?

    "With the sheet held horizontally, the notch(s) will be on the left side toward the top when the emulsion faces you. Not the bottom right as mentioned above..." Jim, you are both right of course. Depends on how you hold the film!

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    Newbie question: Which side of film is emulsion side?

    I assumed that Jim was kidding.

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    Newbie question: Which side of film is emulsion side?

    Hi Andy, although most people on this site perfer loading their film with emulsion coat towards the lens, I found out when I began loading that it is possible to get an image even if you face the emulsion face down in the holder. On one occasion I even formed an image through a yellow post-it; although, that is another story. Don't let them bias you on how to load the index notch, experiment. Have fun & good luck, David

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    Newbie question: Which side of film is emulsion side?

    Yes, just kidding,but maybe a little in right brain mode too , I agree with David... Just make sure the emulsion is facing the subject and have fun!

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