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

[koraks]

I'm in the Netherlands and have good experiences ordering stuff from eBay, including 8x10" xray film. Yes, shipping and customs do eat into the great value a bit, but it's still a very cost effective method. I wouldn't limit myself to domestic sources (which end up being more expensive and less varied overall) and just do what everyone does. A million flies can't all be wrong!

[124G]

In case someone is interested this is the quote I got from http://www.photon-imaging.com/

18x24cm HDC-UVB High resolution BLUE sensitive X-ray Film (100 sheets in a box) £60.59 + VAT
18x24cm HDC-G High resolution GREEN sensitive X-ray Film (100 sheets in a box) £60.59 + VAT
18x24cm HDRC Ultra high resolution single emulsion film (100 sheets in a box) £80.59 + VAT

I don't know what brand they are, my local vet gave me their details and he gave me a box with a dozen x-ray (larger ones 24x30) - The box is unbranded.

[Jim Fitzgerald]

Very nice Jim! Nice idea for a thread too

Thanks. There has been a great deal of info and wonderful images in this thread as well.

[DKirk]

Hi Thanks guys

I live in the UK, so perhaps shipping might be expensive, plus i would have to pay customs duty as well but I must admit $80 US for 100 sheet, wow, this is value!

I contacted these people http://www.photon-imaging.com/, very helpful but they charge 80 sterling + VAT (20%) so that's a bit more but shipping would be less obviously. Only problem is the nearest they have to 8x10 is 18x24cm. I've just order 2 8x10 holders so I'll be checking if that would fit but I have a bad feeling.

So ideally I'd love to find a supplier in the UK that advertises 8x10 as a size. Thanks asx 810 for the offer, I might give you a shout if I can't find anything locally.

Knock knock, anyone in the UK who might be aware of a supplier of 8x10 xray films?

Thanks guys.

I went the eBay route - the seller based in Tennessee Agfa G+ don't think it was quite that much but worthwhile experimenting, may get another box and perhaps some of the Fuji stuff too. . .



Agfa G+ @ISO 50 f/11 1/10sec Symmar 360mm

Rodinal 1:100 for 7.30 mins in Jobo 2840 tank.

[Randy]

Dkirk, that picture is wonderful, just wonderful.

[andrewch59]

I agree, great pic!

[Craig Tuffin]

Here's an 11"x14" shot of the great Jerry Spagnoli at work during our road trip in 2013. Shot on Agfa green sensitive film.

Nice and dense for a salt print.

[StoneNYC]

Here's an 11"x14" shot of the great Jerry Spagnoli at work during our road trip in 2013. Shot on Agfa green sensitive film.

Nice and dense for a salt print.

Is that a fixed focus wide angle?

[Craig Tuffin]

Yes it is!

[Craig Tuffin]

And another 11x14 on agfa green sensitive film.