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

**Daniel Unkefer** · 13-Apr-2022, 06:28

HRU Filter test 1 YG 103mm Norma by Nokton48, on Flickr

HRU Filter test 2 Yellow Dark 103mm Norma by Nokton48, on Flickr

HRU Filter test 3 Yellow Dark 103mm Norma by Nokton48, on Flickr

HRU Filter test 4 Yellow Dark 103mm Norma by Nokton48, on Flickr

Testing the Norma 108mm Glass Disks Yellow Green versus Dark Yellow. I like em both

I prefer to shoot 9x12cm with the Handy as it's pushing it to use it with 4x5. You can seen the darkening in the corners. It really dosen't cover even with center filter. Sinar Norma 9x12cm holders are much better for my uses

**Tin Can** · 13-Apr-2022, 06:43

Very good 'SHOW and Tell'

This is exactly what we need more of

Thank you!

Originally Posted by Daniel Unkefer

HRU Filter test 1 YG 103mm Norma by Nokton48, on Flickr

HRU Filter test 2 Yellow Dark 103mm Norma by Nokton48, on Flickr

HRU Filter test 3 Yellow Dark 103mm Norma by Nokton48, on Flickr

HRU Filter test 4 Yellow Dark 103mm Norma by Nokton48, on Flickr

Testing the Norma 108mm Glass Disks Yellow Green versus Dark Yellow. I like em both

I prefer to shoot 9x12cm with the Handy as it's pushing it to use it with 4x5. You can seen the darkening in the corners. It really dosen't cover even with center filter. Sinar Norma 9x12cm holders are much better for my uses

**Daniel Unkefer** · 13-Apr-2022, 06:48

You're Welcome TC

**kdotlowe** · 17-Apr-2022, 00:10

What's everyones recommendations for exposure when shooting with strobes? I've been shooting Fuji HRU recently at ISO 80, developing in XTOL 1:1 for 6 mins. Getting good results with natural light portraits but VERY thin negs when shooting with strobes (Broncolor Mobilites / Godox AD300). What's a good starting point for exposure? Do I need to drop to around 20 or so?

**Daniel Unkefer** · 17-Apr-2022, 06:45

Do a ring-around bracketing, take copious notes, and then you will know. I use old Blue Broncolor Pulso Monolights and packs with XRay. Often I get into doing multiple pops of the strobe, if not dealing with moving subjects.

How under are your results approximately? I would adjust to that median, and bracket 1/2 stops both ways in your tests. Then let us know the results here

18x24 Mammo Sinar Norma 300 Xenar Arista No 2 RC by Nokton48, on Flickr

This was four pops of Broncolor C171 375 watt seconds. Background painted by David Maheu

**kdotlowe** · 17-Apr-2022, 12:27

Great, thank you! I'll run some tests today. My negs were pretty much transparent with only a little highlight detail - but funnily enough, the scanner provided somewhat usable images. I'm shooting portraits mainly so multiple pops won't be an option. My Broncolors however can put out a combined 2800w/s so shouldn't be an issue haha.