Author Topic: black and white safety film  (Read 702 times)

astrobeck

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black and white safety film
« on: April 25, 2013, 09:53:40 PM »
I did a quick google and came up short, so maybe some of you can help?

I got this, actually 3 rolls of this stuff with a Diana F camera today.
One of the rolls is on exposure 5 in the camera, so I'm wondering what speed this is, and can I just develop it like black and white.
I have no idea how old the film is. 
The camera is barely used, came in the original box with instructions and the strap which was still in the wrapper.
any clues??
 ???
Edit:  I know it's black and white film but should I add time since it might be old??  Thanks!

« Last Edit: April 25, 2013, 10:00:15 PM by astrobeck »

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Re: black and white safety film
« Reply #1 on: April 25, 2013, 10:36:57 PM »
I Googled the image and it came up with this...

"I've been loading films into spirals for so many years I can almost do it with my eyes shut."

astrobeck

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Re: black and white safety film
« Reply #2 on: April 25, 2013, 10:56:18 PM »
Perfect!
All I have to do is find the green bus with the rabbit on it ..... 8)

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Re: black and white safety film
« Reply #3 on: April 25, 2013, 11:02:32 PM »
I think Agfa had green packaging at some point before the merger with Gevaert.
Safety film simply means that the cellulose base used is not nitrite based so there's no risk of your film turning into a big fireball. Nitro-cellulose film contains both the fuel and oxidizer. Once the stuff catches fire, there's no way to put it out. That's why so many early Hollywood classics have disappeared by now.
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