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AGING BLEMISH [1 record]

Record 1 1985-11-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Photography
  • Micrographics
DEF

A microscopic spot which may appear on film and is usually reddish or yellowish in color ...

CONT

Microscopic blemishes. Some processed negative microfilms in storage for from 2 to 20 years have developed microscopically small coloured spots or blemishes.

Key term(s)
  • microscopic blemish
  • red spot
  • blemish spot

French

Domaine(s)
  • Photographie
  • Micrographie
CONT

Microtaches. On a pu constater que certains microfilms négatifs conservés après traitement entre 2 et 20 ans présentent des points ou des taches microscopiques colorées.

CONT

Beaucoup d'impuretés gazeuses sont nocives pour les plaques photographiques. Leur réaction avec l'argent de l'émulsion peut causer des colorations, des affaiblissements ou l'impression de microtaches.

Key term(s)
  • tache microscopique
  • point microscopique

Spanish

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