Common film issues
FilmBackingPaper, BackingPaperIssues, 120FilmProblems, FilmStorage, FilmDefects
Backing paper issues occur when the protective layer on film (like 120 format) interacts with the emulsion due to ink transfer from humidity, poor sealing causing light leaks, degraded materials over time, or manufacturing flaws.
Xray, XrayFilmKiller, CTscannerApocalypse, AirportScanningAlert, HandInspectMyFilm, FilmSafeTravel, TravelingWithFilm, FilmIsNotLuggage, CTscannerRevolt
Intense X-ray radiation can penetrate most materials, including film packaging. This may result in a degradation of film image quality, manifesting as fogging, color distortion, or streaking.
RemjetNightmare, BackingLayerFail, ECN2Required
Cine film not thoroughly removing anti-halation layer, leading to contamination
DirtyReloads, ScissorScars, DustyFilm
Physical damage caused by manual reloading
ExpiredFog, HeatDamaged, FrozenFilmFail
Emulsion degradation, high-temperature adhesion or freeze crystallization
FakeFreshness, BatchBlender, MysteryISO
Tampering with expiry date, mixing batches, mislabeling ISO
GearGrinder, JamAlert, FrameCounterFraud
Reload jam, cassette dimension errors, false frame counts
Vision3Villain, Blanc&WhiteDanger, AerochromeAlert
Remjet residue in motion film(ECN2) series, scratches from reloaded Double-X B&W cine film, oxidation issues with expired E6 film
EternaEmergency, IndustrialFujiScam, VelviaVirus
Eterna cine film mistakenly processed in C-41, industrial film disguised as consumer film, Velvia reloading sensitivity to temperature
OrwoOmen, AgfaApocalypse, PolaroidPitfall
Emulsion peeling in East German Orwo film, color shifts in expired Agfa, malfunctions in converted Polaroid peel-apart film
Faujicolor, IlfordImposter, ShanghaiShady
Fake packaging, counterfeit Ilford watermark, abnormal thickness in reloaded Shanghai GP3
SampleSwindler, VintageVapor, StockPhotoScam
Stealing sample photos from others, claiming 'rare stock', using expired sample shots as new film
TooCheatToBeTrue, BulkBeware, MysteryBundleRisk
Dumping large spools at extremely low prices, selling problematic film as 'mystery box'
ResellerRecycled, AuctionAmbush, FeedbackFakeout
Collecting used film from second-hand platforms and repackage them, changing listing description at the last minute, generating fake positive reviews
SealScammers, BarcodeBluff, EDIDecoderFake
Forged original sealing, fake film base ID, using editing software to modify DX coding
CheckTheLeader, UVVerification, CassetteAutopsy
Guides on checking film leader cuts, verifying film base under UV light, dissecting faulty cassettes
AskForBatch, RequireReloadProof, TrustedVendorChecklist
Request seller to provide batch numbers, reloading process videos, list of certified vendors
ShootAtYourRisk, NoCompensation, LabLiabilityLimits
Clarify disclaimers for processing questionable film, disclaim or limit compensation
FilmVigilante, ReportReloaders, ShameTheScammers
Encourage users to report dishonest sellers, create scammer database, publicly expose fraudulent shops