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

Hi to all, I am after a little information on Fuji Medical dry imaging film DI-ML 8x10. Like most I guess I am finding it difficult and expensive to source sheet film, reading this forum a few weeks ago gave me the idea of sourcing local xray departments for film to experiment with. Unfortunately most xray departments now use digital imaging, but it was suggested I try public and private mammography imaging centres. I have happened upon a local department which has some Fuji DI-ML dry imaging film secreted away in a storage room, which I can have for a small donation to the hospital. Is it any good for photography? and how hard is it to develop?
Regards

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Originally Posted by andrewch59

Hi to all, I am after a little information on Fuji Medical dry imaging film DI-ML 8x10. Like most I guess I am finding it difficult and expensive to source sheet film, reading this forum a few weeks ago gave me the idea of sourcing local xray departments for film to experiment with. Unfortunately most xray departments now use digital imaging, but it was suggested I try public and private mammography imaging centres. I have happened upon a local department which has some Fuji DI-ML dry imaging film secreted away in a storage room, which I can have for a small donation to the hospital. Is it any good for photography? and how hard is it to develop?
Regards

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Dry film is not what you want.

Get this and treat it just like regular film. Read the threads for all instructions you need.
http://www.zzmedical.com/analog-x-ra...-ray-film.html

more dorking with filters on CSG Kodak

straight

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2948/...533bee33_c.jpgnone by Sergei Rodionov, on Flickr


orange

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3953/...02fc438f_c.jpgorange by Sergei Rodionov, on Flickr

red

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2948/...963722cf_c.jpgred by Sergei Rodionov, on Flickr

so basically having red helps to offset blue sky but not as much as one would hope.

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Originally Posted by SergeiR

so basically having red helps to offset blue sky but not as much as one would hope.

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Didn't old ortho images have mostly white or clear skies?

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Originally Posted by Randy Moe

Didn't old ortho images have mostly white or clear skies?

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well CSG doesn't behave like true ortho film, plus you would think that sticking red filter would calm whole thing down as it sppse to be less sensitive.. but noooooo :)
I am aiming for fall trip in couple of days - trying to think what to bring to shoot mountain landscapes ;)

couple of Test images
all 8x10 Fuji HRT
all g-Claron 270mm
and last but not least all without a light leak,shot intentionally into the sun :)
[IMG]https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3943/...426346dc_b.jpgScan-141011-0005 by barsus2001, on Flickr[/IMG]
second shot away from the sun
[IMG]https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3928/...2e8e783d_b.jpgScan-141011-0003 by barsus2001, on Flickr[/IMG]

The issues I have had with my 2D and it boiled down to putting in 3 or 4 additional screws to strengthen the bellows frame,
just under the leather handle so when carrying the camera it was loosening all the time.

Whole Plate Agfa HT-G f45 @ 1/8sec. Developed in Rodinal 1:120 for 10 mins in tanks and hangers

[IMG]https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3946/...edd55c9a_b.jpg[/IMG]

Whole Plate Agfa HT-G f45 @ 1/8sec. Developed in Rodinal 1:120 for 10 mins in tanks and hangers

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3946/...edd55c9a_b.jpg

Nice image Craig!