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

[pepeguitarra]

Thanks Randy. Very helpful. pepe

[andrewch59]

Nagaoka 8x10, fuji 250mm 6.7, orange filter, green xray film

[pepeguitarra]

Here are my first four attempts at x-ray film. Two actions colluded to create the scratches: 1) Lack of a large tent, so I had to do it inside a changing bag (easier than doing it in the little 4x5 tent), besides, no dark room yet; 2)In order to take the negatives from the holder and put them into the Jobo tank, I had to bend and touch the film everywhere. Regarding the EI, the first two shots were done using an EI:40, the last two at EI:80. I developed the four in the Jobo tank for 6 minutes with Xtol (1+1). Honestly, I am impressed with the potential of X-ray film.


jpg-1stXRay-Regadera-Int8x10- by Palenquero Photography, on Flickr


jpg-2ndXRay-Fuente-Int8x10- by Palenquero Photography, on Flickr


jpg-4thXRay-taller-Int8x10-GClaron210-9 by Palenquero Photography, on Flickr


jpg-3rdXRay-taller-Int8x10-Fuji250-6.7 by Palenquero Photography, on Flickr

[andrewch59]

Bravo! Well Done, really like the detail and tonal range of the last one.

[seezee]

I'd say that, for a first attempt, you're about where we all start. Bravo & keep it up!

[Luke79]

Greetings guys
what would be the best color tempereature (kelvin) for (green) xray film to work with LED lights ?

[Corran]

Anything not red / dark orange

[schlicksbier]

My first shot at the use of x-ray film. I've tried 3 different developers on Fuji AD-M film. I was surprised at the heavy clouds on the Kodak developers. Agfa is way smoother. Maybe I have to try Rodinal as many of you seem to use that ...

[koraks]

Agitation is critical when using xray film. Too much and you get uneven development, too little and it's the same story.
I've had good results with instant Mytol in a tray.

[schlicksbier]

Agitation is critical when using xray film. Too much and you get uneven development, too little and it's the same story.
I've had good results with instant Mytol in a tray.

Then I rocked the tray probably too much. Is time also a factor? E.g. watering down the solutions to get longer developing times?