Use of X-ray film: technical discussion with example images

[Eugen Mezei]

Are xray casettes somehow usefull for our purposes? Bought the remains of a veterinary. I wanted the xray films and the frames for dip and dunk developing but a bunch of casettes does come with it.
Told the seller I do not need them, as shipping would be cheaper. But if they can be used, I can ask to pack some of them too, up to the limit of the next shipping category.

Years ago I asked if these casettes are usable in our LF cameras and somebody answered yes. I can confirm their are not! (Having never seen these things I back than bought one, following the recommendation.)
So are any other uses for us?

[Eric in Vegas]

Not large format but the process is nearly identical so hope it’s allowed. Shot my first batch of x-ray sheet film through my Graflex Crown Graphic 23. I’ve started contact printing and adding adhesive postcard backing so I can share with friends and family.
Fujifilm Super HR-U @ 80
Pyrocat HD in Paterson tank with moderate agitation @ 6’

[Tin Can]

Do not use

Waste of money


Buy only medical

Fuji has the IX series: https://www.mpmproducts.com/fujifilm---film.html
I bet Kodak also has something similar.

New it seems more expensive than medical xray film. Even second hand it usually sells for more, I am asking why.

[Eugen Mezei]

Do not use

Waste of money


Buy only medical

That is a too harsh recommandation in my opinion. Especially the roll format seems interesting and not avaible as such for medical applications. I for sure would like to buy (if cheap) a 600 m roll at the width of 70, 900 or 100 mm. Or whatever they also offer.

[Tin Can]

I can cut any size up to 48”
And as small as Hassy single shot film holder

That is a too harsh recommandation in my opinion. Especially the roll format seems interesting and not avaible as such for medical applications. I for sure would like to buy (if cheap) a 600 m roll at the width of 70, 900 or 100 mm. Or whatever they also offer.

[Daniel Unkefer]

I've been shooting HRU handheld at 1/50 sec bright sun with Plaubel Makina II 6.5x9cm. It's fun to do. Developed long time in replenished Legacy Microdol-X. Longest developing time being 30 minutes it's a slow process which I like. I use the Jason Lane Double Safe safelight never any fog during inspection. About four feet away. I attach XRAY clips so the film dosen't slosh around in the Cesco tray, no scratches I've done it. I have fifty Makina Planfilm Holders, and some others that fit as well. Fun ahead.

[Eugen Mezei]

Look what I just bought:


Silly expensive and they are smart, they made the front from white plexy so I have to buy another in order to have two halves.
Now I have to decide if I use the red light to develop X-ray film or open a brothel. Second option would recover my money.

[Tin Can]

Stay away from The House of the Rising Sun

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-43lLKaqBQ

Look what I just bought:


Silly expensive and they are smart, they made the front from white plexy so I have to buy another in order to have two halves.
Now I have to decide if I use the red light to develop X-ray film or open a brothel. Second option would recover my money.

[Tim Meisburger]

Look what I just bought:


Silly expensive and they are smart, they made the front from white plexy so I have to buy another in order to have two halves.
Now I have to decide if I use the red light to develop X-ray film or open a brothel. Second option would recover my money.

Buy all new kit for your darkroom, mount that puppy, then tell you wife "Honey, I fixed up the darkroom to celebrate our love!"

[Eugen Mezei]

Buy all new kit for your darkroom, mount that puppy, then tell you wife "Honey, I fixed up the darkroom to celebrate our love!"

I can buy all the kit and gear. You know why? I have no wife, therefore.