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 = =Sprintscan 120 glass film holder - = =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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RE: [Digital BW] Glass holder - controlling dust
2003-03-12 by Seth Rossman
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