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Drying marks
Irregular marks on a film emulsion caused by uneven drying when processed. This can be prevented by using wetting agent in the final wash.

 


Drying marks
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Irregular marks on a film emulsion caused by uneven drying when processed. This can be prevented by using wetting agent in the final wash.

Drying marks
Are marks on the film emulsion caused by uneven drying and resulting in areas of uneven density, which may show up in the final print.

drying marks If water drops form on the surface of drying film they will leave a residual mark as they dry. Top
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easel Sits on baseboard of enlarger and holds paper flat and in position.

Drying marks in the form of teardrops or white patches are caused by splashes of water on a dry negative or by leaving spots of water on the film before drying, especially if the film is dried in warm air. Trace the cause of the streaks.

This is a solution of a non-ionic wetting agent in water which helps uniform drying and eliminates drying marks from hard water.
Film is then dried in a dust-free environment, and finally cut (if roll film) and put into protective sleeves.

See also: Film, Drying, Image, Processing, Photograph

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