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

[Andrew O'Neill]

Still learning to use X-ray film this is an old water tower on the Hume Hwy near Euroa.
Kodak MXG X-Ray film cut to 8x10 Developed in Rodinal 1:200 6min in rotary processor.
Scan and PS tone

SMBooth, how are you able to rotary process xray film? Isn't there emulsion on both sides, or is this one a single side coating?

[Tim k]

Ok, I have to ask, whats the line in the middle all about? I do like the tonality of whats going on here.

First test shot with my new self made DIY camera.
Camrea Kulkon 160 + Zochar 83mm/f40 lens
Film Kodak Medical X-ray film
Dev Rodinal 1+200 at 18°C for 6 minutes

[jon.oman]

I bet he taped two pieces of film together.

[tgtaylor]

Not the best developing job I'm afraid.

View from Aquatic Park, San Francisco



Cyanotype from a Kodak green sensitive negative. Toyo 810G, 360mm lens. Image cropped in PS to eliminate the more serious devlopment flaws.

Thomas

[SMBooth]

SMBooth, how are you able to rotary process xray film? Isn't there emulsion on both sides, or is this one a single side coating?

Andrew, I just use a unicolor drum and roller which takes 4 4x5 or 1 8x10. Just roll it up and carefully place it into the drum , the edge catches on one of the ribs which I assume stops it from moving around to much. When developing is finished I roll the sheet inwards so it does not hit the side of the drum when its draw out. So far this has worked out OK, the most scratches I got was from trying to get the film out of the holder with short finger nails because I cut the film at 240mm not 250mm and it slides back and forth.

[gbogatko]

From a session with some friends to use as promo material for a CD.

Green x-ray 8x10 (CXSOnline) shot at iso 50 with a Verito. Skin on zone 6.5
Tray developed, Dektol 1:10 for 2.5 minutes.
One side stripped with Clorox.
Scanned and P.S. processing. (I could never get the final look with my meager wet darkroom skills, but now that it gets darker earlier I may try.)



George

[gbogatko]

I've also developed x-ray in PMKPyro in a Uniroller -- Iso 50-80, 10 minutes. I don't worry about the 'other' side because I then strip that side with Clorox. Very unscientific.

[Robert Hughes]

From a session with some friends to use as promo material for a CD.

Nice stuff. Do you know Monica from Cranford? If so, give her my regards.

[SMBooth]

Still playing around with MXG, this shoot at sunset was about 1 sec at f11 (ISO25) with swing on 8x10. No filter and developed in Rodinal 1:200 for 6min I did get some rub marks from the drum but cloned out while toning in PS.

[tgtaylor]

Not the best developing job I'm afraid.

View from Aquatic Park, San Francisco



Cyanotype from a Kodak green sensitive negative. Toyo 810G, 360mm lens. Image cropped in PS to eliminate the more serious devlopment flaws.

Thomas

The more I look at this image the more I like it notwithstanding the uneven development which was probably the result of lining the tray with shrink wrap. In fact the uneven development seems to add to it's "antique" look: It looks like it was taken in the 19th century.

Thomas