Clip testing is a means of testing the processing before committing the
whole roll to the processing machine. You shoot a frame or two, then skip a
few. The leader and first few frames are then processed. If you have a
*really* good relationship with the lab they will also run a control strip
along with it. Once the clip is done, you evaluate it. If the processing
is good, then commit the whole roll.
BTW - Kodak recommends processing a control strip:
- before the first run of the day
- with each process run (e.g. each loading of the magazine)
- when fresh solutions are introduced to the machine
- immediately following any corrective action on the machine
Find a lab that really does this and you have found a quality place. I have
yet to find a lab here that does. Ask to see their Y-55 Record Form. Bet
they have no idea what you're talking about.
John P
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there is no "never" - just long periods of "not yet".
there is no "always" - just long periods of "so far".
Acer Victoria <siddim01@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wondered:
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> Can you please explain the term "clip tested"?
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