# General Film Photography **URL:** https://forums.negativelabpro.com/c/film-photography/11.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/categories.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Marks on negatives - Fridge/freezer storage](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/marks-on-negatives-fridge-freezer-storage/5310)
**Author:** [@craigW](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/craigW)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2022, 2:56pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/marks-on-negatives-fridge-freezer-storage/5310 "2022-09-22T14:56:25Z")
Hi everyone. Just started scanning again and getting the same marks that I had on previous batches and wondering if anyone can help. They are always in the same top-bottom orientation and I’m 100% sure it’s not dust. T… --- ## [Exif data on exported image](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/exif-data-on-exported-image/5130)
**Author:** [@PatrickM](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/PatrickM)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2022, 8:46am UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/exif-data-on-exported-image/5130 "2022-07-18T08:46:13Z")
I have seen that when exporting an image you have following exif data that is generated by NLP: Keywords : Film, Negative Lab Pro, 4x5 in., Fomopan Creative, 200, Home Scan, Epson Perfection V850 … --- ## [Blue lines and dark patches on negatives?](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/blue-lines-and-dark-patches-on-negatives/4834)
**Author:** [@joewragg](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/joewragg)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2022, 11:45pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/blue-lines-and-dark-patches-on-negatives/4834 "2022-04-05T23:45:34Z")
Hi Hope someone can help me with this. Some of my exposures have come out with very large dark patches on and I’m not sure what’s happened here. I never opened the camera mid roll. Examples: https://ptpimg.me/q32645.… --- ## [Fuji GL690 - need ideas for a camera strap solution](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/fuji-gl690-need-ideas-for-a-camera-strap-solution/608)
**Author:** [@nemokanemo](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/nemokanemo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2022, 8:49pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/fuji-gl690-need-ideas-for-a-camera-strap-solution/608 "2022-03-28T20:49:09Z")
Hello, I’ve got a Fuji GL690 and am wondering if anyone has ideas on what I could do for a strap. The strap that comes with it is pretty uncomfortable and annoying. The camera also has this old system with lugs attached… --- ## [Streak/creases marks on negative](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/streak-creases-marks-on-negative/4521)
**Author:** [@mugenmoonz0](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/mugenmoonz0)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2022, 10:49pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/streak-creases-marks-on-negative/4521 "2022-01-07T22:49:49Z")
Hi everyone, So I shot a roll of pancro 400 with my rolleiflex about a month ago. I just finished the roll about a week ago and sent it to a local lab to be developed and scanned. The last 6 frames of the negative ended… --- ## [Is this normal grain for Portra 400?](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/is-this-normal-grain-for-portra-400/4190)
**Author:** [@Hektar](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/Hektar)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2022, 9:25pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/is-this-normal-grain-for-portra-400/4190 "2022-01-05T21:25:51Z")
Hi everyone, I am currently working on a personal series of photographs using Portra 400 (35mm) and although I like the result of the images I find however that the grain is very apparent. What do you think about this? … --- ## [How to scan REDSCALE film?](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/how-to-scan-redscale-film/2767)
**Author:** [@AnalogResistance](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/AnalogResistance)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2021, 9:03am UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/how-to-scan-redscale-film/2767 "2021-12-15T09:03:19Z")
When I try to scan REDSCALE film the colors that come out are not appropriate. Has anyone tried it and it worked? Redscale is a technique in which you turn the film over so that the pictures come out with a red hue. T… --- ## [Tips for Developing ECN-2](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/tips-for-developing-ecn-2/4214)
**Author:** [@qbrt](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/qbrt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2021, 6:17pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/tips-for-developing-ecn-2/4214 "2021-10-30T18:17:10Z")
TL;DR: If anyone here shoots a Kodak Vision 3 film a lot, what’s your bullet proof method of making sure all the remjet is cleaned off and then what’s your process to use a wetting agent right after before you hang to dr… --- ## [Illford XP2 (Black and White, C41): artifacts and very noisy](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/illford-xp2-black-and-white-c41-artifacts-and-very-noisy/3722)
**Author:** [@philip](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/philip)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2021, 1:33am UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/illford-xp2-black-and-white-c41-artifacts-and-very-noisy/3722 "2021-10-26T01:33:31Z")
Hello guys, first of all here is my gear: Camera: Mamiya RB67 Scanner: Epson V550 Software: Vuescan + Lightroom NLP Film: 20-year old expired Illford XP2 B+W film (C41). So I don’t if that is the reason for it being… --- ## [Used 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 Camera? Should I invest?](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/used-2-1-4-x-2-1-4-camera-should-i-invest/3877)
**Author:** [@outsideandy](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/outsideandy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2021, 6:15am UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/used-2-1-4-x-2-1-4-camera-should-i-invest/3877 "2021-07-12T06:15:08Z")
Greetings, I am thinking of getting a used MF camera, preferably a 2 1/4 x 2 1/4. I had Hasselblads for my wedding and portrait business in the 90’s. Sold them- dummy. Would like to get a basic 500CM. Am I out of lin… --- ## [Finding cause for film damage](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/finding-cause-for-film-damage/3892)
**Author:** [@valealvarezd](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/valealvarezd)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2021, 6:47pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/finding-cause-for-film-damage/3892 "2021-07-11T18:47:49Z")
Hello! I wanted to ask if someone could help me understand why my film has these dark spots. Was it a mistake in processing? Or what could be the cause for this? Thank you in advance! :blush: --- ## [Printing files scanned with VueScan and converting with NLP](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/printing-files-scanned-with-vuescan-and-converting-with-nlp/3822)
**Author:** [@JackCrofts](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/JackCrofts)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2021, 11:36pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/printing-files-scanned-with-vuescan-and-converting-with-nlp/3822 "2021-06-16T23:36:52Z")
I need Help :sob: My prints look awful! I have set my scanner height correctly, I have sharpened the images and the files are at 300DPI, but still, when I print the files they are soft. My question to you is, does any… --- ## [Speckled film - why?](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/speckled-film-why/3752)
**Author:** [@Polaroid](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/Polaroid)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2021, 2:06am UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/speckled-film-why/3752 "2021-05-27T02:06:44Z")
Hi there, I’m getting these odd speckles on XP2. Good in-date film, processed at local lab. It’s certainly not dust, you can see little speckles in the negative itself. Not getting picked up by infrared dust reduction e… --- ## [Red Eye feature of light room doesn't work](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/red-eye-feature-of-light-room-doesnt-work/3088)
**Author:** [@lubber](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/lubber)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2021, 3:29am UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/red-eye-feature-of-light-room-doesnt-work/3088 "2021-01-16T03:29:51Z")
I have found that using Negative Lab Pro that the red eye feature of light room causes the problem to made worse. What is the solution for this? Thanks --- ## [Streak Marks on negatives in development](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/streak-marks-on-negatives-in-development/2965)
**Author:** [@aab](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/aab)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2020, 7:16pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/streak-marks-on-negatives-in-development/2965 "2020-11-29T19:16:47Z")
I keep getting these giant streak marks down my negatives after self development. Any one know what I need to fix this issue? --- ## [Vision 3 - ECN2 lab in the US](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/vision-3-ecn2-lab-in-the-us/1795)
**Author:** [@mischalluch](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/mischalluch)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2020, 5:40am UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/vision-3-ecn2-lab-in-the-us/1795 "2020-11-26T05:40:09Z")
Hi folks! I’d love to hear experiences around shooting stills with feature film negative and trusted places where to develop it. I’ve never been good at developing myself, so I’d love to get advice for a good lab and if… --- ## [Backups - What's your system/method of backing up scans?](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/backups-whats-your-system-method-of-backing-up-scans/2430)
**Author:** [@qbrt](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/qbrt)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2020, 6:01pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/backups-whats-your-system-method-of-backing-up-scans/2430 "2020-10-20T18:01:07Z")
I was wondering what others’ methods are for backing up their film scans. I’m currently scanning everything with a Fuji X-Pro 1, and these RAF files need to be converted to DNG. After doing so, they’re very large (70-90m… --- ## [Fogging negative issues](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/fogging-negative-issues/2470)
**Author:** [@tcrook](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/tcrook)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2020, 12:21pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/fogging-negative-issues/2470 "2020-09-21T12:21:41Z")
Hey guys, Just looking for a little help really. I’ve been shooting a load of film through my Mamiya and developing/scanning myself. I’ve seen some issues with the scans following this and wanted to see what people opi… --- ## [NLP metadata fields](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/nlp-metadata-fields/1737)
**Author:** [@PatrickM](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/PatrickM)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2020, 12:59pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/nlp-metadata-fields/1737 "2020-05-08T12:59:44Z")
Hi Nate, I have my own little database where I keep all the information about a negative. From there I can create exiftool script that ad the most importand exif information to my digital file. Now I see that I have a… --- ## [Minolta Spotmeter M](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/minolta-spotmeter-m/364)
**Author:** [@Carmen](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/Carmen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2020, 7:08pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/minolta-spotmeter-m/364 "2020-01-13T19:08:30Z")
Anyone use a Minolta Spotmeter M please? I am thinking of buying one as the Pentax Digital Spotmeters are just outrageous in price. --- ## [Film shooting and digitalization](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/film-shooting-and-digitalization/673)
**Author:** [@Linus](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/Linus)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2019, 1:17am UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/film-shooting-and-digitalization/673 "2019-10-10T01:17:51Z")
Hi everybody, I have started to use NEGATIVE LAB PRO to convert my old 35 mm B&W and colour negatives , actually I use a personal setup composed with a custom copystand, Canon 6D, canon 50 mm 1:1.8 with Macro Extension … --- ## [Good film compact](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/good-film-compact/384)
**Author:** [@sputnik](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/sputnik)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2019, 11:12am UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/good-film-compact/384 "2019-08-20T11:12:57Z")
My Ricoh GR1S is finally giving up on me, so now I’m in the market for a replacement. 28 or 35mm focal length. I’d love a Nikon 28 or 35Ti, but they are too expensive for me at this point in time and so is the Contax T s… [Previous page](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/c/film-photography/11.md)