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

[Holdenrichards]

1 gram dry weight for 1000 ml...

[Randy]

This camera was given to me by a good friend so I could experiment.



I don't know if it qualifies as "large Format". It uses a large roll film (still has the wooden spool in it). Image size is 5 1/2" X 3 1/4". Of course there is no film available so I cut some 8X10 X-ray film in half. Not to bad but I have some light leaking in.

Self Portrait

[Jim Fitzgerald]

Some nice images from everyone. Keep them coming and remember Prints or negative scans???? Here is a shot from Weston Beach at Point Lobos. Shot on Blue X-Ray film. 8x10 carbon transfer print.

[Ralph Weimer]

Amaryllis

Crown Graphic 4x5
Fuji HR-S, not stripped, Rodinal 1:100
Oriental Seagull VCFB, PF 130

[Holdenrichards]

I don't know if it qualifies as "large Format". It uses a large roll film (still has the wooden spool in it). Image size is 5 1/2" X 3 1/4". Of course there is no film available so I cut some 8X10 X-ray film in half. Not to bad but I have some light leaking in.

These look very good!

[Michael Cienfuegos]

This camera was given to me by a good friend so I could experiment.



I don't know if it qualifies as "large Format". It uses a large roll film (still has the wooden spool in it). Image size is 5 1/2" X 3 1/4". Of course there is no film available so I cut some 8X10 X-ray film in half. Not to bad but I have some light leaking in.

Self Portrait

Your camera is a Kodak 3A Pocket Brownie. It takes 122 roll film. Believe it or not, there is still some floating around, I have about five rolls, but it is such a PITA to develop that I haven't used the camera. I like your results, I have some 5x7 green film, I 'll have to try it in my Brownie.

[bvaughn4]

Cool Randy,

I just snagged one of these off eBay to shoot some wet plate with. Inspired by a fellow in Europe. Looked like a convenient size camera to take out of studio for quick setup. Unfortunately, my bellows were black rather than red!

[jon.oman]

I finally got out on Monday to take a couple of images. It has been too long!

8x10 Pinhole Camera
120 mm
400 microns

X-Ray film - 80 ISO
5 minutes 30 seconds
D76 full strength
6 minutes @ 68 degrees F.

[Jim Fitzgerald]

Jon, I love this. Nice going.

[jon.oman]

Jon, I love this. Nice going.

Thanks Jim! You are the person that inspired me to try the X-ray film......