Hello there,
I got interested in developing by inspection so i acquired a 10x8 in Ilford 908 safelight for the purpose.
I fitted into my safelight chassis and...
I cannot see a thing! even after sitting for ten minutes in my darkroom, I can see that the light is on but cannot see anything else, I cannot see my own hand let alone be able to assess a neg in the development process.
I read that "after a few minutes you would be surprised how bright it is" but this is not the case for me at all.
So I wondered if I was sold was the correct item.
the packaging is all original, even the wraping paper appears original. It says GB no 908 on the box. However...
on the actual glass there is a stamp with 7475 on it. Nothing else.
On the back of the box, there is also a stamp with "D7475"
So i wonder if this is a special type of 908 or maybe not a 908 at all.
All my other Ilford 10x8 safelight filters have their name written in white "paint" so I got to thinking if this particular filter is not the real mcCoy.
Because one thing is clear i cannot see a thing with it installed and I could never judge a neg with it.
Any help?
thanks in advance
alex
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