Dumb question regarding Graphic / Rite-way film holders: dark-slide

[Luddite Frank]

What is the accepted convention regarding installing the dark-slide in the sheet-film holder ?

With the "modern" ( ie: black ) Graphic, Rite-Way, Fidelity, etc. holders, the grip-end of the dark-slide has a silver side, and a black side, to indicate whether that sheet has been exposed or not.


Which color means what ?


Occasionally I pick-up cameras that still have loaded holders, and don't want to inadvertently expose over possible latent images from another time.

Also, I want to make sure I'm using the "correct" convention when loading my own holders.

Thanks !

LF

 

[Mackinaw]

I’m somewhat new to 4X5. I use the white, or silver side, for unexposed film, and flip to the black side when the film is exposed.

I suppose it really doesn’t matter, just pick one way, and stick to it.

Jim B.

 

[dschal]

White means unexposed, black means exposed. It's good to number/label your holders and keep good notes!

 

[PKR]

Ten charractets

 

[Luddite Frank]

Thanks folks !