Streaks and Mottling in Film Development

[Paul Mongillo]

Please don't discount the possibility of light leaks somewhere in your camera. Put a flashlight inside the camera (on),extend your bellows all the way out, put a film holder in the back and make sure your shutter is closed. Sit in complet dark for a few minutes. Even tiny light leaks will materialize.

[schafphoto]

Hi Joni,

Did you ever figure your mottling out? I’m having a similar problem with my 4x5 and 5x7 in long dip and dunk tanks at the lab here in Ventura.

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-Schaf