film processing troubleshooting

Blank film, rebate text visible film not exposed to light

Blank film, no rebate text film fixed before developer

Blank film, dense base film completely exposed to light (fogged)

Double exposure film advancing mechanism failing

Light streaks light leak into camera or film cassette

Torn sprocket holes winding or rewinding forced

Dust specks on negative dust on film

Every frame only partially developed not enough developer to cover the film

Uneven, streaky development of negative too little agitation in developer

Overdeveloped areas around sprocket holes too much agitation in developer

Film surface appears cloudy inadequate fixing

Scum or gritty residue on film inadequate washing or extremely hard water

Faint, watery looking marks on film uneven drying or drying marks

Reticulation extreme variation in temperature of chemistry

Blank patches two loops of film stuck together during processing

Air bells bubbles of air on the film during development