Re: Use of X-ray film: technical discussion with example images
I'm back at shooting UV with it because I still have the, what, five year old box left. When doing experimental stuff like this, I don't want to waste my Fomapan or my HP5 bulk purchase leftovers for reasons of cost. I figure this is also a great use for the x-ray film because I'm not wasting panchromacy on images filtered to exclude everything above 405nm. I might post some pictures later. Been working on this project for years but haven't really posted my work anywhere, for fear of an enterprising individual stealing my thunder.
Re: Use of X-ray film: technical discussion with example images
Yes, I do that
and a good reminder to order more 7X17 and 14X17
I have cut to as small as Hasselblad sheet film holders
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Leszek Vogt
Would it be wiser to get 7x17 and cut into 3 ?....and green to that. At least that might be my strategy....till someone comes up with better plan.
Les
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senderoaburrido
Ravenranger, is this one of the double-sided emulsion films?
On an unrelated note, what are people's experiences like stand-developing x-ray with rodinal? I've got some EB/RA to use.
I have done double (green lat) and single sided (EB/RA) semi-stand (two agitation cycles) in Rodinal, and Pyrocat-HD. Pyrocat-HD was by far the better of the two if extreme sharpness is desired. I used hangers for the double-sided, and BTZS tube for single-sided.
Re: Use of X-ray film: technical discussion with example images
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Andrew O'Neill
I have done double (green lat) and single sided (EB/RA) semi-stand (two agitation cycles) in Rodinal, and Pyrocat-HD.
With Pyrocat which dilution do you use?
Thx.
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Here is a 7x17 Ektascan BR/A, cut down from 14x17 (single side stuff). Developed in a 16x20 unicolor drum in HC-110, 1,000ml of water with 5ml syrup. for 15 mins.
Re: Use of X-ray film: technical discussion with example images
That looks great. Looks like some of Venice Beach I saw last year (not that the different beaches of south Florida have many distinguishing features!).
Re: Use of X-ray film: technical discussion with example images
Thanx, its actually in Ncarolina. Shot it yesterday...Processing in a drum makes it easy, but i do find that longer dev times and low dillutions diminishes the streaking, i may go a few minutes longer but i think im at my limit with 5ml of hc-110...overall im happy with my results.
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You've gotten good results it seems with the HC-110!
Re: Use of X-ray film: technical discussion with example images
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captainscot
Attachment 197358
Here is a 7x17 Ektascan BR/A, cut down from 14x17 (single side stuff). Developed in a 16x20 unicolor drum in HC-110, 1,000ml of water with 5ml syrup. for 15 mins.
That’s a very nice photo with good tonal range. I’d say your 1:200 dilution worked quite well. What’s interesting is your syrup/810 ratio. Isn’t 6ml/810 the minimum Kodak recommendation? You are at almost half that... but your result speaks for itself.
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scheinfluger_77
That’s a very nice photo with good tonal range. I’d say your 1:200 dilution worked quite well. What’s interesting is your syrup/810 ratio. Isn’t 6ml/810 the minimum Kodak recommendation? You are at almost half that... but your result speaks for itself.
Yes i was a bit surprised but i was getting some inconsistent streaking with the drum and wanted to go longer times and still keep the temp at 70 degrees. I do use a rotating base and lift it off and about every 2 mins and tilt it side to side...seems to work for me.
