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

How about Green or Cpl? Thanks SMBooth

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Originally Posted by SMBooth

I wouldn't expect to much when using a red or orange filter as X-ray film is not sensitive to red light.

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I've only tested up to Kodak Wratten #11 (green). Stronger greens will most likely work. I would also stay away from red. I got blank sheets. Light orange may work, but I've never tried it.

Thanks Andrew. I would look for green filter then. :) I'm loving this film. If handled and processed properly it is as good as panchromatic film.

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Originally Posted by Andrew O'Neill

I've only tested up to Kodak Wratten #11 (green). Stronger greens will most likely work. I would also stay away from red. I got blank sheets. Light orange may work, but I've never tried it.

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A real boring photo but I didn't think anything would come out on my first try with xray film.

Kodak Ektascan in L110

You are becoming quite a photographer, there TenderObject. Keep posting. I like your images.

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Originally Posted by tenderobject

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7128/...b736c938_b.jpg

Kodak Master View 8x10 + Fuji HRT Green X-ray Film + Ilford ID-11

Ilam, Iran 2014

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Originally Posted by tenderobject

Thanks Andrew. I would look for green filter then. :) I'm loving this film. If handled and processed properly it is as good as panchromatic film.

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I don't get why people don't think that x-ray film is not as good as panchromatic film. It is orthochromatic, that's the only real difference. It does not respond to a red filter, because ortho film is blind to red light. This makes it easy to develop because you can do it under a ruby light. It was/is called a ruby light because it is pure red. Easiest way to tell if the light is red enough is with a compact disc (cd). Turn on red safe light, hold cd up so you sight across the bands and see what colors are present. This is also helpful for cutting film to fit other sizes, and for loading film holders.

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I don't get why people don't think that x-ray film is not as good as panchromatic film

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They are two different things and both have a purpose, just like digital and analogue.

I posted this over at the other xray thread. Carbon transfer print from Kodak Ektascan. Very diute Pyrocat-HD. I really like how the grass and foliage were rendered in light tones. This film is sharp.

One of those shots where everything went wrong, but somehow I still got a picture.
Over exposed, under developed, scratches, drips, bubbles...
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3731/...a580c5_z_d.jpg
4x5 X-ray
Home-made camera with 13 1/2" Aviar Anastigmat: Red Aviar Camera

Thank you Michael. :)

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Originally Posted by Michael Graves

You are becoming quite a photographer, there TenderObject. Keep posting. I like your images.

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