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

[Andrew O'Neill]

Pyrocat-HD works nicely with Ektascan and double-sided (green latitude). Been doing it this way since about 2008. Flat bottomed tray. 5 sec gentle agitation every minute. I always expose through a yellow #8, #15, or #11 light green filters.

[David Schaller]

My procedure is very similar to yours except I use 1.5+1.5+100 in trays and develop totally by inspection. My safelight is 6+feet from the tray, and is turned on after what I have estimated is 75% fo development time. My agitation technique consists of lifting 3 corners in succession each 30 seconds.

Thanks Jim! Is that for silver, or alt processes? I may try to get back to Pt/Pd with these negs, but for the moment I’m thinking silver contact prints.
Thanks again,
Dave

[David Schaller]

Thanks Andrew.

[Natenaaron]

Was there a change in the rules? I can't see pictures. I would really like to see the images being discussed right now.

[Jim Noel]

Thanks Jim! Is that for silver, or alt processes? I may try to get back to Pt/Pd with these negs, but for the moment I’m thinking silver contact prints.
Thanks again,
Dave

Development by inspection works for any printing process.

[senderoaburrido]

Here's a shot at 1/8s and f/11 under some lamps. Carestream EB/RA developed for 7m30s in Rodinal.

[Tin Can]

Like!

Here's a shot at 1/8s and f/11 under some lamps. Carestream EB/RA developed for 7m30s in Rodinal.

[dpaqu]

Is EKTASCAN B/RA gone? Are there any other single sided x-ray emulsions?

[Kiwi7475]

ZZ has currently no availability but they say they're trying to source it. So far, the only option is this, but you need to have an appetite to buy 500 sheets:

https://www.cmxmedicalimaging.com/pr...aved-8-x-10cm/

[David Schaller]

This was the first time I’ve dealt with bellows extension and reciprocity adjustments. I used the 1:1:200 dilution for 8 minutes, with agitation for the first minute and for 5 seconds every 30 seconds. It was still pretty high contrast of course, which I’ve reduced in LR. I bet it would still print on a #2 filter or paper, but I am going to reduce time and agitation on the second negative. [This is cropped from the full negative because there were some personal items on the desk too.]