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

[Jiri Vasina]

IMO, hangers and tanks are the best way to develop this film:

Eastman Commercial B 8x10 + Fujinon 210mm
Kodak Green X-ray film + Obisidian Aqua 1:500

Mat, this is a fantastic portrait... And the tonality is so nice...

Jiri

[jumanji]

How much ISO do you set for mammography X ray film?

[Michael Batchelor]

Jody if the back of the film is touching the drum it will mark the film, but yes the ridges do allow even development to the back

While I certainly don't claim to be an expert, this has been my experience too. I've probably developed 25 sheets of film in Unidrum cans, and chemical immersion for the back side doesn't seem to be an issue at all.

The ridges hold the film off the drum, so it doesn't stick tightly like BTZS tubes. But the rotating liquid under the film appears to lift the sheet off the ridges so that fluid flows around while the drum is rolling.

I do use the roller base, so the drum is constantly agitated. I suspect that if you tried to just fill it up and do stand development then there *WOULD* be a problem where the film touches the ribs. But I haven't tried this, so that's conjecture on my part.

Again, my experience is that the emulsion is extremely soft when wet, and removing it from the drum requires care. The good part is that by this time everything is done, and you're working with room lights on.

I have not tried to add any hardening to make the emulsion less delicate. I just treat it like EFKE, gently. I never hardened EFKE either.

Once it's dry it's hard just like any other film.

This thread is making me think again. I have to finish this job and get back home so I can get back in the darkroom.

[Holdenrichards]

How much ISO do you set for mammography X ray film?

Start with 50 ASA develop in Rodinal at 1+100 for 7 or 8 minutes and adjust from there. Caffenol and HC 110 also work nicely read this thread for times and info.

[ImSoNegative]

Start with 50 ASA develop in Rodinal at 1+100 for 7 or 8 minutes and adjust from there. Caffenol and HC 110 also work nicely read this thread for times and info.

Holden do you use a filter on your lens when you shoot xray?

[Holdenrichards]

Holden do you use a filter on your lens when you shoot xray?

I've tried a polarizer, thats interesting and ND filters.

[Holdenrichards]

1903 Eastman View No. 1 - Schneider Symmar S 240mm - f/45 - Kodak B/RA X-Ray Film - 8x10 Film - HC 110 1+200 - Unaltered Negative Scan

[madmax12]

Anyone have experience with HC 110 on green latitude X-ray film any help apt ways appreciated craig

[peter schrager]

mr madmax...no experience with the green but have used HC-110 with xray dupe film...1:3@75
works very nice...you get consistent results with this dev cause it's always fresh
Best, Peter

[madmax12]

Thank you. Peter How long were your developing times or did you just keep checking until you get the results you liked Thanx again