{"id":12183,"date":"2020-09-03T15:42:41","date_gmt":"2020-09-03T21:42:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jbhphoto.com\/blog\/?p=12183"},"modified":"2023-07-13T14:58:33","modified_gmt":"2023-07-13T20:58:33","slug":"dust-still-a-four-letter-word","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jbhphoto.com\/blog\/2020\/09\/03\/dust-still-a-four-letter-word\/","title":{"rendered":"DUST. . . Still A Four Letter Word!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Simco F10 Top Gun<\/p><\/div>\n

If you shoot film, you know that dust is one of your biggest enemies.\u00a0 It gets into everything and is nothing but a nuisance.\u00a0 I have written before about controlling dust around your camera and film holders, see these articles; “DUST. . . A Four Letter Word!<\/span><\/a>” and “Wax on. . . Wax Off<\/a><\/span>.” \u00a0<\/strong>
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\nThere is another Dust battle you have to deal with when handling and printing the finished negatives that requires as much, if not more attention to the problem.\u00a0 Static attracts dust to the film like a magnet.\u00a0 You can eliminate or greatly reduce the dust on the negative using compressed air, but there is even more you can do.\u00a0 If you use an ionizing device you can greatly reduce the static charge, which helps in removing dust and helps keep it away.<\/strong>
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\nDust is not only a problem with film, it is also a big problem in manufacturing.\u00a0 Ever notice how clean your new phone or TV is when you take it out of the box the first time?\u00a0 There are numerous commercial devices used in the manufacturing process to help control the static charge that attracts dust.\u00a0 These devices are on the expensive side, since they are specialized tools designed for commercial use.\u00a0 The good news is, since they are used so much, they appear on the used market at much more tolerable prices.<\/strong><\/p>\n

We have two Simco F10 Top Gun Static Neutralizing Blow Off Guns.\u00a0 (I know, get your mind out of the gutter, this is what the manufacture calls the device. . . see photos.)\u00a0 We installed one in the darkroom years ago.\u00a0 It worked so well, we added another in our work room where we mount, mat and frame.\u00a0 This model has been replaced, but you can find them on eBay.\u00a0 The unit is simple to use.\u00a0 All you need is a source of air (a compressor) and a standard grounded electrical outlet.\u00a0 They do work well.<\/strong>
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One problem with the Simco unit is the hose and electrical umbilical.\u00a0 It is long, about 10 feet and difficult to handle.\u00a0 I solved that by building a spring-loaded retractor attached to the ceiling.\u00a0 This keeps the umbilical out of the way and the device easily accessible when needed.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

As I said, you will need a compressor with a regulator to furnish air to the Simco unit.\u00a0 I keep the system pressure at about 40psi and you will need to add a filter to your air source.\u00a0 We have a compressor in the garage which has a filter on its outlet.\u00a0 Air is piped in via piping in the attic, then there is another filter at each Simco unit.\u00a0 You do not want water or oil in your air lines.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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We use the Simco Top Gun units every time we print or mount and frame prints.\u00a0 They have become an integral part of the way we work.\u00a0 Anything you can do to eliminate dust will help you in keeping print spotting to a minimum.\u00a0 These units are also great for helping eliminate dust when mounting and framing.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Also worth mentioning is the Chapman ionizing antistatic brush.\u00a0 I am not sure if they are still made, but Zone VI, Kodak and others sold these at one time.\u00a0 We have a Chapman model and use it from time to time.\u00a0 The unit has a soft camel hair brush attached to a high voltage supply via a long cord.\u00a0 This is a good alternative if you do not want to have to use a compressor as with the Simco unit.\u00a0 We both used the Chapman brush until we found the Simco units.\u00a0 The ionizing brush works well, but nothing beats having compressed air combined with an ionizer.<\/p>\n

Just remember; DUST IS A FOUR LETTER WORD!<\/p>\n

JB<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you shoot film, you know that dust is one of your biggest enemies.\u00a0 It gets into everything and is nothing but a nuisance.\u00a0 I have written before about controlling dust around your camera and film holders, see these articles; “DUST. . . A Four Letter Word!” and “Wax on. . . 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