AboutSteve Pearson Expertise Try me for 35mm or darkroom issues. I am a professional photographer in Australia. I work solely in 35mm digital format, after 35 years of colour and monochrome film in many formats. I have darkroom experience and for many years belonged to my local camera club. I conduct photography workshops around the state on any and most subjects relating to photography and often judge photography exhibitions and competitions.
Experience I hold a Diploma of Applied Science in Forensic Investigation, with part of my studies involving photography. I spend most days with a camera and am into digital photography in a big way. I was given my first camera in 1965 and have not been without one since. I spent nearly 20 years as a forensic investigator with my state Police Force, and since retiring a couple of years ago have concentrated on commercial photography - especially weddings.
Expert: Steve Pearson Date: 6/19/2007 Subject: Scanning old black and white negatives
Question I've begun to scan my negatives from the 1960's and 70's. The emulsion is
badly cracked on many of them. Is there a chemical method of repairing the
emulsion?
Answer Hi Jamie. Unfortunately there is not a lot you can do with badly cracked negs. Scratches are one thing, but cracks are another. About the only thing you can do is ignore the cracks, and when you convert the negs to positives (photos) you will have to treat them like any other restoration and clean them up using Photoshop(R) or a similar programme. Cheers. Steve
