The processing machine reads the barcode data along the edge of the film,
next to the sprocket holes. It tells the machine what kind of film is being
fed to it. The operator can override this on most machines, if he/she knows
how. So many processing machines can, in effect, do custom processing such
as push/pull, *if* you and the operator know what the standard development
time is for a given film, and know the other choices available. Pretty
trick, huh? (Info courtesty of a knowledgeable local tech. Not
responsible. Pat. Pend. YMMV. Do not remove under penalty of law.)
Lex
===
From: Acer V <siddim01@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [OM] DX coding
Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2000 19:19:36 -0700 (PDT)
>>>The labs I use say their processing machines pay no attention to any
data on the 35mm film cassette. It's the barcode data on the film edge
itself that matters. (I just asked the same question recently 'cause I
wondered the same thing.)<<<
then does this mean it doesn't matter what speed the film is, it gets
dunked in the chemicals for the same time? isn't that a no-no?
/Acer V
--
_________________________________________________________________________
Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com.
Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at
http://profiles.msn.com.
< This message was delivered via the Olympus Mailing List >
< For questions, mailto:owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >
< Web Page: http://Zuiko.sls.bc.ca/swright/olympuslist.html >
|