Results 1 to 6 of 6

Thread: Techniques for preventing film movement during long exposures?

  1. #1

    Join Date
    Jul 2010
    Posts
    537

    Techniques for preventing film movement during long exposures?

    What is your method for preventing film movement during long exposure?

  2. #2
    Land-Scapegrace Heroique's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2008
    Location
    Seattle, Wash.
    Posts
    2,929

    Re: Techniques for preventing film movement during long exposures?

    Ries!

    Remember, if your tripod technique is lacking, it doesn’t matter how securely your film is sitting in the holder, or your holder in your camera. Thanks to the big trees in my region (think Sierra Redwoods & Douglas Firs), the ground where I set-up is often soft and pliant. That means the tripod doesn’t only sink and settle, but shakes when walking near it. This doesn’t even get into other sources of vibration, like wind or water current. My wooden Ries J-600 + J-250 head = improved stability & less film movement.

  3. #3

    Join Date
    May 2006
    Location
    grand rapids
    Posts
    3,851

    Re: Techniques for preventing film movement during long exposures?

    search ATG tape on this forum.

  4. #4
    umop episdn
    Join Date
    Mar 2007
    Location
    Texas
    Posts
    144

    Re: Techniques for preventing film movement during long exposures?

    Film movement only? Homemade 4x5 vacuum film holders I've built. Not necessary for normal photography but essential for astrophotography.
    Last edited by konakoa; 10-May-2012 at 15:48. Reason: clarification

  5. #5

    Join Date
    Feb 2012
    Location
    South Texas
    Posts
    1,837

    Re: Techniques for preventing film movement during long exposures?

    Just tap the the bottom edge of the film holder before inserting into the camera to drive the film downward into the lowest edge of the film holder. No high tech gadgets needed. Of course, this assumes the camera (and film holder) are at least somewhat vertical, not pointed downward at an acute angle, which could allow for bowing... not "that much" with 4x5 though.

  6. #6
    Vaughn's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Location
    Humboldt County, CA
    Posts
    9,211

    Re: Techniques for preventing film movement during long exposures?

    Tap the holder before loading it into the camera to ensure that it well-seated and will not shift mid-exposure.

Similar Threads

  1. Best Color Film for Long Exposures
    By David Solow in forum Darkroom: Film, Processing & Printing
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 11-Apr-2011, 10:54
  2. Best Color Film for Long Exposures
    By David Solow in forum Style & Technique
    Replies: 18
    Last Post: 9-Apr-2011, 06:37
  3. Best negative color film for long exposures?
    By engl in forum Darkroom: Film, Processing & Printing
    Replies: 14
    Last Post: 22-Aug-2010, 19:50
  4. Best film for long exposures?
    By shannaford in forum Darkroom: Film, Processing & Printing
    Replies: 16
    Last Post: 2-Dec-2008, 02:29
  5. Film movement, long exposures, and Polaroid Type 55
    By David R Munson in forum Darkroom: Film, Processing & Printing
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 29-Apr-2004, 11:36

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •