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

I have my first 4 sheets of Fuji UM-MA loaded into holders. My plan is to shoot at ISO100, develop in Pyrocat by inspection. First inspection will be at 5:30, since my "cold" water is in the mid 70s in the summer. Final prints will be on Grade3 Azo, Grade 2 Lodima, or Grade 3 Lupex depending on the negative contrast.

Battle for contrast :D
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I cant speak for Fuji UM-MA, or AD-M. BUT...I have had my best luck to date on Kodak X-sight (asa 100) with Rodinol at 1:200, 68 degrees and a 30 minute semi stand development.
Hopefully the attached file will come through...Attachment 206677
Busch 4x5 Pressman with 135mm Raptar at f22 and 1/10th second.
Overcast day of course.....I can never get the contrast tamed enough when its sunny.:(

My first attempt at using xray film, just a quick test. It's on Carestream MXG, shot 8x10 (cropped here) at ISO 100, developed in PQ Universal by inspection. This is a scan with some tonal adjustements, edge burning and toning applied. Will try to contact print it later.

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Originally Posted by Daniel Unkefer

I know the MINR is one sided so I picked up 300 sheets at a good price. I do have 18x24cm Film Holders and that will make nice contact prints. Also I can quarter these into four 9x12cm sheets :)

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Did you get good results with that film yet?

I have loaded 5x7 and 18x24cm holders with MINR but have not tested as of yet.

My cameras are old and have not been used for a while. I have been cleaning and repairing them, ready to take out soon.

Will post some results soon as I have time.

A 5x7 from my roc Kenwood. Fuji HRU. Rodinol 1:100 for 6 minutes, tray developed. Shot at ISO 100.
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Nice, post that in September Portraits!

You may have to start the thread

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Originally Posted by Brianr

A 5x7 from my roc Kenwood. Fuji HRU. Rodinol 1:100 for 6 minutes, tray developed. Shot at ISO 100.
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Half speed green, unsure of brand. Rating it at 5 to 10 and developing for 12mins in D-76 diluted 1:3. I was really struggling with exposures until I realized 6 mins in the soup was way to short! Lens is a Cooke series II in a compound shutter (prior to the soft focus). Overcast and breezy day 2 sec@4.5 hopefully all the sheets are in this good of shape. Expired in 2011.

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Originally Posted by Mattk

Attachment 207670
Half speed green, unsure of brand. Rating it at 5 to 10 and developing for 12mins in D-76 diluted 1:3. I was really struggling with exposures until I realized 6 mins in the soup was way to short! Lens is a Cooke series II in a compound shutter (prior to the soft focus). Overcast and breezy day 2 sec@4.5 hopefully all the sheets are in this good of shape. Expired in 2011.

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