2 Feb
2007
2 Feb
'07
5:33 p.m.
Bob;
Unfortunately once a print has started with 'vinegar syndrome' , if
its BAD it usually cannot be saved, but this is a slow process and
depending upon how bad the 'curl' is it can be treated so that it can
be run through a projector and captured.
I collect 16mm films and have had to get rid of a couple prints over
the years due to vinegar syndome. (which is basically caused by the
film base breaking down).
What you CAN do , its take the reel and give it LOTS of air (garage,
etc ) outside of its can.
David Barnes
davebarnes AT adelphia DOT net
OpenVMS , Tru64 , Solaris , Linux , OS X , SGI Irix
On Feb 2, 2007, at 7:33 PM, Bob Rosenbloom wrote:
I have access to a 16mm film reel with sound of an RCA
501
demonstration. It's not in very good shape though. It has curled
some and smells like vinegar. Is there any way to transfer it
without destroying it, and what's the best way to preserve what's
left?
Bob