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Nick Vermeirsch
Expert Film Handler

Posts: 110
From: West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Registered: Jan 2014

posted September 21, 2016 11:11 AM

Hello to all

I have bought a super 8 film from I.E.International, unopened till today. When i opened it, i saw on the film some, i don't know, oxidation spots? Does anyone know how this comes? Do i have to do something with this film before treading it trough the projector, or is it not "harmful"? [Wink]

Just to avoid a bad end [Wink]

Thank you!!!

Nick

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Dave Groves
Jedi Master Film Handler

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From: Southend on Sea, Essex, UK
Registered: Feb 2015

posted September 21, 2016 11:29 AM

Nick. I'd unwind it and have a closer look. A picture might help to determine what it is. I did just wonder if it had been affected by damp.

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Osi Osgood
Film God

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From: Mountian Home, ID.
Registered: Jul 2005

posted September 21, 2016 11:37 AM

That's quite curious. I've had that "bronze" looking spotting on some old Blackhawk silents that i actually get a slight kick out of ...

... but what that reel looks like it's suffering from is "film leprosy"! [Eek!]

I've never actually seen that specific thing before, i hope that the film isn't being eaten away or anything like that.

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Melvin England
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From: Hull, East Yorkshire, UK
Registered: Feb 2016

posted September 21, 2016 12:19 PM

I wonder if it has been kept in damp conditions for a length of time? Perhaps a day in the fresh open air followed by a good clean with film cleaner may help.

Any other suggestions folks?

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