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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. | ||
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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. | ||
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| Duplication Services |
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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 |
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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. |
| 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. |