Intensification and Reduction

Microfilm which has been badly over or under exposed or over or under developed can yield very poor paper prints. Endicott Microfilm can intensify (darken light images) or reduce (lighten dark images) film to arrive at a more normal density.

Processing Services

We offer processing of both 16mm and 35mm microfilms. Endicott Microfilm operates a fully certified Kodak ImageGuard processing facility. Participation in this program requires that output from our processing lab meets the exacting standards established by The Eastman Kodak Company. We monitor processing equipment for density variations, film scratches, residual thiosulfate levels, and other indications of any processing irregularities.

All Kodak microfilm purchased from Endicott Microfilm and processed through our ImageGuard Processing Lab is covered under Kodak's Disaster Recovery Program. This program covers the restoration of film damaged in fires, floods, and other disasters. Financial institutions also benefit from the reconstruction of cash letters lost in transit.

Microfilming Services

As an Authorized Kodak Document Conversion Center, Endicott Microfilm utilizes Kodak ImageLink microfilms and chemistry to produce the highest quality images available. A variety of microfilming services are available including.

• 16mm rotary microfilming
• 16mm planetary microfilming
• 35mm planetary microfilming
• aperture card to 35mm microfilming
• various reduction ratios

Film can be returned to you in any format that fits your requirements or matches your current system-roll film, ANSI magazines, or "M" type cartridges.

Duplication Services

Silver Film Duplication

Silver Halide duplicating film is desirable when the film copy is intended for long term or archival storage. It can also offer better reproduction of poor quality film images, especially those with very high or low density. Endicott Microfilm can produce both 16mm and 35mm duplicates. Duplicates can be either negative or positive in appearance.

Diazo Duplication

Diazo duplicating film is used when copies are intended for short term storage or as daily working copies. Duplicates are available in16mm, 35mm, or 105mm format. Images can be either black or blue in appearance.

Equipment is also available to mass produce copies from individual rolls of film. Organizations requiring dozens to hundreds of duplicates from a single roll can have them produced economically on our multiple copy duplicators.

Film Preservation

Endicott Microfilm has extensive experience and expertise in film restoration and preservation. Microfilm stored under improper conditions can deteriorate, sometimes rapidly, to the point that images are lost or film becomes unusable. The deterioration can occur in the silver halide image itself or in the film base supporting the emulsion layer. Various problems can occur including brittle or cracked film, fungus growth, and microscopic blemishes-often referred to as redox. The nature and extent of any deterioration present must be determined to find the best method of preserving the information contained on the affected film. Brown toning and duplication are two methods that frequently produce excellent results. Endicott Microfilm offers both of these services. We are glad to evaluate any film that may be suspect and render our recommendation as to any action that should be taken. Please feel free to contact us for a no charge evaluation. Should you note any problems with your film file, it is important tp act promply. Often, any loss that occurred can be contained. Deterioration cannot be reversed. Time is very much the enemy of any poorly processed or stored microfilm.

Kodak Publication D-31 Storage and preservation of Microfilms discusses various film types, storage recommendations, processing requirements, and numerous other topics. Please contact us for a free copy.