Mistake at developing 120 E6 film?

Mr_Radzins · 02-25-2015, 06:10 AM

Hello everyone!
Just recieved my first roll of E6 120 film roll developed at local lab in Riga, Latvia. Was really my first attempt at shooting this type of film, so dont know what exactly is wrong. Some of 12 shots had wrong exposure so they came out absolutely black but some... I'll include a picture of them - it looks like the backing paper somehow got exposed on the film itself. What you think, is it my mistake with exposures or handling and storing film, or it might be the lab who did bad?
Thank you.

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Dave's clichés · 02-25-2015, 06:49 AM

What was the film stocks expiry date?

Mr_Radzins · 02-25-2015, 07:04 AM

Originally posted by Dave's clichés

What was the film stocks expiry date?

May 2014
Might it be too old? But some of the shots were just spot on

Painter · 02-25-2015, 07:59 AM

I'm trying to differentiate what I'm seeing as the film and the background but it appears to be unevenly developed

narual · 02-25-2015, 08:13 AM

Rothko? Is that you?

---------- Post added 02-25-15 at 10:30 AM ----------

(Rothko's artwork often resembled the photo posted above)

You ought to post that here: https://www.flickr.com/groups/rothko-esque/

Sorry I can't offer any suggestions on the film.

Dave's clichés · 02-25-2015, 08:53 AM

Originally posted by Mr_Radzins

May 2014
Might it be too old? But some of the shots were just spot on

No I was thinking it may have been old, old!

**gofour3** · 02-25-2015, 10:28 AM

Originally posted by Mr_Radzins

May 2014
Might it be too old? But some of the shots were just spot on

It’s not the age of the film, but how was it stored?

Can you verify that the film was stored in the freezer/fridge?

However your issue looks lab related to me.

Phil.

robthebloke · 02-25-2015, 07:31 PM

Yeah, looks like the lab left the paper on. Find a new lab.

02-25-2015, 06:10 AM	#1
Mr_Radzins Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Riga and Tukums Posts: 67	Mistake at developing 120 E6 film? Hello everyone! Just recieved my first roll of E6 120 film roll developed at local lab in Riga, Latvia. Was really my first attempt at shooting this type of film, so dont know what exactly is wrong. Some of 12 shots had wrong exposure so they came out absolutely black but some... I'll include a picture of them - it looks like the backing paper somehow got exposed on the film itself. What you think, is it my mistake with exposures or handling and storing film, or it might be the lab who did bad? Thank you. Attached Images

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Dave's clichés Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 98	What was the film stocks expiry date?

02-25-2015, 07:04 AM	#3
Mr_Radzins Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Riga and Tukums Posts: 67 Original Poster	Originally posted by Dave's clichés What was the film stocks expiry date? May 2014 Might it be too old? But some of the shots were just spot on

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Painter Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 348	I'm trying to differentiate what I'm seeing as the film and the background but it appears to be unevenly developed

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narual Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Bend (Notre Dame), Indiana Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,988	Rothko? Is that you? ---------- Post added 02-25-15 at 10:30 AM ---------- (Rothko's artwork often resembled the photo posted above) You ought to post that here: https://www.flickr.com/groups/rothko-esque/ Sorry I can't offer any suggestions on the film.

02-25-2015, 08:53 AM	#6
Dave's clichés Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 98	Originally posted by Mr_Radzins May 2014 Might it be too old? But some of the shots were just spot on No I was thinking it may have been old, old!

02-25-2015, 10:28 AM	#7
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,091	Originally posted by Mr_Radzins May 2014 Might it be too old? But some of the shots were just spot on It’s not the age of the film, but how was it stored? Can you verify that the film was stored in the freezer/fridge? However your issue looks lab related to me. Phil.

02-25-2015, 07:31 PM	#8
robthebloke Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sydney Photos: Albums Posts: 844	Yeah, looks like the lab left the paper on. Find a new lab.