I have often solarizations with the Polaroid 665 P/N film that I do not want. I use this film for outdoor shootings, but never let direct sunlight on it, I separate the negative only in dim light. I realy need help. Wolfgang

-- Wolfgang Borrs (w.borrs@snafu.de), April 26, 1999

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Solarization of 665

I dont know if this helps --but-- we often see the "problem" / "effect" when - 1- photographers are working quickly and the negs are being pealed off too soon. (Prior to the necessary 60 sec development / fixing time. 2- The temp. of the materials or the enviroment are below normal. eg. if you are working outside in 50 degree F weather ,665 requires longer development before pealing or warming of the material prior to shooting. One suggestion is that if you are trying to achieve this effect that you give the negative a bit more exposure than normal to achieve an easier printing negative.

-- jim megargee (mvjim@interport.net), April 27, 1999.

Wolfgang! Do any of Jim's conditions apply? How long are you developing? I'm pretty sure the box says 30secs at 65-70 degrees F (normal room temp).

We're on opposite sides of the same problem, I actually want solarization... maybe refrigerated film would help (me)? Tom

-- tom meyer (twm@meteor.com), May 01, 1999.

Thanks Jim, you helped me. I let the negs now 2 min. to develope and do not have any solarizations since then. Thanks ! Wolfgang

-- Wolfgang Borrs (w.borrs@snafu.de), May 04, 1999.