Stop loading film in direct sunlight like I saw three people do at a park last Saturday

I watched a guy ruin a whole roll of Portra 400 because he thought the shade from a tree was enough, and the other two were loading bulk film in broad daylight like it was a disposable camera. Have you ever watched someone unspool film in full sun and felt your soul leave your body?

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max8081mo ago

Tree shade isn't actually enough since the UV light bounces around and still hits your film, especially on a bright day. You really need to be inside a car or building with the door closed, or use a changing bag if you're out in the field. Have you ever had to talk someone through why their film came out completely fogged after a sunny day shoot?

rosek7322d ago

Did I ruin a whole roll at the beach once and try to blame it on the sand?