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

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Originally Posted by tenderobject

Testing another workflow from my scanner.. I'm amazed with this picture. Only curves and brightness contrast here. No HDR software whatsoever!

I'm loving this film!

Kodak Master View 8x10 + Fuji Fujinon 250mm 6.7 + Fuji HRT X-Ray Film + Yellow Filter

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Good job! What developer/dilution/time did you use, and ASA?

Posted over t'portraits, too. 8x10 Ektascan BR/A in Adanol 1:150 (7:20 at 20C).

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2911/...1cbf7a63_c.jpgMiddies by Scott --, on Flickr

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Originally Posted by Scott --

Posted over t'portraits, too. 8x10 Ektascan BR/A in Adanol 1:150 (7:20 at 20C).

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2911/...1cbf7a63_c.jpgMiddies by Scott --, on Flickr

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Really? 7 minutes at 1:150?? Is this EI 100?

When I develop the AGFA green x-ray I use 1:50 at 7 minutes in rotary... Seems odd to have the same time with such a dilution difference. Hmmm I mean it's a different emulsion but still...

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Originally Posted by StoneNYC

Really? 7 minutes at 1:150?? Is this EI 100?

When I develop the AGFA green x-ray I use 1:50 at 7 minutes in rotary... Seems odd to have the same time with such a dilution difference. Hmmm I mean it's a different emulsion but still...

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Yep - 7:00 with 1:150. Shot at EI100. Rotary. Been tweaking developing a bit but still in the ballpark.

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Originally Posted by Scott --

Yep - 7:00 with 1:150. Shot at EI100. Rotary. Been tweaking developing a bit but still in the ballpark.

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Well 8x10 ektascan arrives Tuesday so I'll give it a go and see.

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8X10 Kodak Green, Developed in D-23 and scanned. I rated this at 100 ISO and developed by inspection. Shot with a 2D from 1934 with an Ilex Caltar 254mm lens. It looks to me as if there is a stronger silver image on the side of the film that faced the lens, the dull silver surface much more evident. This was a surprise.

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Originally Posted by gbogatko

If I knew how to do that, I'd try.
But seriously, the density is just off the map. I took a LOT of jiggering to get the water to look half-way decent.

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I teach carbon printing and this image is right for carbon. The area of highlight is small and the shadow areas are rich. I can see the print. With carbon you can control the highlights. No digital tweaking needed. :-)

Hi Corran, Thanks! ID-11 1+3 EI 100 at 8-9 minutes developing time :)

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Originally Posted by Corran

Good job! What developer/dilution/time did you use, and ASA?

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Thanks! I'm still trying to get the best out of X-ray film! I'm loving this film so much i might not use Panchro film anymore. :D

I really need to fix my scanning workflow! hahah

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Originally Posted by jbrianfoto

DANG !! Now THAT's! what I'm talking about - very, very nice man. Don't change a thing with whatever your process is - you cracked the code.

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Originally Posted by Scott --

Posted over t'portraits, too. 8x10 Ektascan BR/A in Adanol 1:150 (7:20 at 20C).

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2911/...1cbf7a63_c.jpgMiddies by Scott --, on Flickr

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Also a fantastic capture, I will do some shooting this weekend, ya'll have inspired me.