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RE: [Digital BW] Glass holder - controlling dust

2003-03-12 by Seth Rossman

The Ilford cloth, believe it or not, is kind of an oily base.  So, while it
helps with film, it is not suitable for lenses.  I would not use it on the
glass either.

Blowing air can create static also. Blowing off a neg and immediately
inserting it in an enlarger takes less time than then sandwiching a neg.

Try a neutral glass cleaner. A major camera company advised me to use Windex
--NO additives (lemon, ammonia, vinegar)-- diluted 1:3 with distilled water.
Safe for lens coatings, should be fine for the glass.

But, my guess is it's your invironment.  Dry? Negative air pressure?  Try a
closed door with either a humidifier or air filter or both, but not
immediately close.  A filter can take hours or a day to reduce dust.
Vacuuming kicks up dust.  

The humidity keeps dust from flying.  The anti-static agent we used in
computer areas years ago was liquid fabric softener diluted 1:8 or so,
sprayed on the carpet with a spray bottle.

Just some thoughts.

Seth
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=Sprintscan 120 glass film holder - 
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=what are you doing to limit dust ?
=I have cleaned thoroughly with lens cleaner and lintless 
=tissue. I've used dust off (compressed air). I've used the 
='yellow' Ilford anti static cloth. And still the dust is a 
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