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

I use these, in a cheap reflector and bounce off ceiling or wall, usually 3 in roomy DR

I bought 6 years ago when they were 1 watt and safer, but the 'improved' 2 watt also works

Read the reviews on their site

https://www.superbrightleds.com/more...7/#tab/Reviews

I use Tin Cans' suggestion above. Mine is in an old Kodak 5X7 safe-light with no glass in it, aimed up so the light bounces off the ceiling and I have a couple squares of toilet paper over it to dim / diffuse the light slightly. No fogging of my green sensitive Xray films so far.

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Originally Posted by Tin Can

I use these, in a cheap reflector and bounce off ceiling or wall, usually 3 in roomy DR

I bought 6 years ago when they were 1 watt and safer, but the 'improved' 2 watt also works

Read the reviews on their site

https://www.superbrightleds.com/more...7/#tab/Reviews

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thanks so much!

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Originally Posted by Corran

Adrienne, spend your $3 here:

https://www.superbrightleds.com/more...mens/440/1477/

These are perfectly safe for reasonable use at a normal distance. I tested these once by putting paper directly onto the light for 1 minute and it was only fogged slightly when developed - this is obviously unreasonably large exposure at very close range, so they are perfectly safe for normal use. I have found these to be 100% safe for developing x-ray film hanging about 4-5 feet over the trays.

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LOL yes thanks that is helpful ! :)

Hopefully my last X-Ray Film advisory

I have always bought fresh X-Ray most has 2 year expiry

I don't want to ever buy off eBay, as every source seems to sell long expired

I did warn of the end of SS (single side emulsion) KODAK Ektascan, is seems all gone, once available up to 14X17 inches

The only SS I see 'new' is EU size, which I mostly cut down

I think I have bought my last.....maybe

$200 delivered a 500 sheet case of double side 8X10 last night, 4/2023 expiry

My plan is to not ever run out

Maybe I order more 7X17, which is great to cut to 5X7 or actually use for 7X17

I will wait for Monday

Japan is dumping

I'm going to buy some X-ray film (kodak t-mat G) and the lot includes a processor. I have no idea how they work and if I can use it for X-ray or conventional photo film. The processor is like this:


http://www.classicxray.com/optimax-film-processor.html

Any thoughts?

Thanks

I HAD something similar, I sure hope you didn't pay much

Those WORK if run daily and serviced by a pro company, but they are dumping it all

I buy from here https://www.zzmedical.com/analog-x-r...-ray-film.html

X-Ray as scenic film is USUALLY processed slower and carefully

YMMV

I use the red superbrightled at a distance of 8 to 10 feet to cut 8x10 Ektascan down to 3 1/4 / 4 1/4 and load it in a Graflex bagmag. No problem.

Hey everyone. So I'm going to be using some xray film and purchased Fuji Super RX-N Full Speed Blue Film to use with an older 19th century tailboard camera - and was wondering if anyone narrowed down the rough ISO for it? I was planning on trying at ~100 ISO but figured I'd ask around. Also, does anyone use just a light meter or do you also place a blue filter/gel in front to get a more accurate reading? Thanks.

Waste?

a sheet and test with various ASA

Sensitivity varies with time of day/color of light

I just use my meter or preferably Sunny 16

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Originally Posted by elrint

Hey everyone. So I'm going to be using some xray film and purchased Fuji Super RX-N Full Speed Blue Film to use with an older 19th century tailboard camera - and was wondering if anyone narrowed down the rough ISO for it? I was planning on trying at ~100 ISO but figured I'd ask around. Also, does anyone use just a light meter or do you also place a blue filter/gel in front to get a more accurate reading? Thanks.

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