reto.ch does emulsion transfer as far as I know, but this will probably not be an option financially.

I know there is no easy answer, but I'm not giving up yet. Thank you for your comments.

This is the correct list of course. I had forgotten where to find it among my bookmarks chaos... Based on this list it would be stage 3. The rehumidification method (it has only been recorded by Read/Meyer in their book, but is being used by others like CNC for example) can be used that way. You've ...

Hello pookybear, I based the level on the following list: Level 1 No deterioration. Level 2 The negatives begin to yellow and mirror. Level 3 The film becomes sticky and emits a strong noxious odor (nitric acid). Level 4 The film can become an amber color and the image begins to fade. Level 5 The fi...

Hello pookybear, thank you for your thorough reply! I would say the deterioration is level 4-5 already. In 'Restoration of Motion Picture Film' by Read/Meyer a method of treating shrunken and brittle film with a glycerol/acetone/water mixture is described (evaporating not soaking), but it is mention...

Dear all,

I've been a silent reader for some time. Now I am in need of some advice.

I've come upon some stronly deteriorated nitrate which is already sticky and I'd like to try to unwind it.

Has anyone had any success with that kind of problem?

Thanks.