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    Rollei IR Film help

    Hi All,
    After looking at a lot of examples of IR photography I picked up a pack of Rollei IR 4x5 film slides but realized I have no idea how to expose for it What is the dynamic range of this stuff, should I under or over expose, what ISO should I treat it as? Which filter should I go with, the #25 Red or a true IR filter?

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    Sam
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    Re: Rollei IR Film help

    If you want the most possible IR effect use a real IR filter, The Hoya R72. The red will not ad much effect. This Rollei is barely an IR film whereas the new Maco IR goes a lot further into the IR spectrum.
    I expose it between ISO 6 and 12 with the R72 filter.

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    Re: Rollei IR Film help

    Agreed. If this is the old Maco emulsion repackaged as Rollei, a Hoya R72 would be perfect. Rate at ASA 6 and develop for about 9:00 70°F stock D-76. Don't make any mistakes though, as that Rollei film is nearly at nearly $4 a sheet.

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    Re: Rollei IR Film help

    Quote Originally Posted by SamReeves View Post
    Agreed. If this is the old Maco emulsion repackaged as Rollei, ....
    Despite many people claiming it is, it is not the old Maco IR.

    Steve

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