Gelatin emulsion


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Written By Martin Kaninsky

A light-sensitive coating that is applied to one side of a roll of photographic film. This coating is very thin and contains microscopic silver halide particles.

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Martin Kaninsky

Martin is the creator of About Photography Blog. With over 15 years of experience as a practicing photographer, Martin’s approach focuses on photography as an art form, emphasizing the stories behind the images rather than concentrating on gear.

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