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

[Corran]

Testing another workflow from my scanner.. I'm amazed with this picture. Only curves and brightness contrast here. No HDR software whatsoever!

I'm loving this film!

Kodak Master View 8x10 + Fuji Fujinon 250mm 6.7 + Fuji HRT X-Ray Film + Yellow Filter

Good job! What developer/dilution/time did you use, and ASA?

[Scott --]

Posted over t'portraits, too. 8x10 Ektascan BR/A in Adanol 1:150 (7:20 at 20C).

Middies by Scott --, on Flickr

[StoneNYC]

Posted over t'portraits, too. 8x10 Ektascan BR/A in Adanol 1:150 (7:20 at 20C).

Middies by Scott --, on Flickr

Really? 7 minutes at 1:150?? Is this EI 100?

When I develop the AGFA green x-ray I use 1:50 at 7 minutes in rotary... Seems odd to have the same time with such a dilution difference. Hmmm I mean it's a different emulsion but still...

[Scott --]

Really? 7 minutes at 1:150?? Is this EI 100?

When I develop the AGFA green x-ray I use 1:50 at 7 minutes in rotary... Seems odd to have the same time with such a dilution difference. Hmmm I mean it's a different emulsion but still...

Yep - 7:00 with 1:150. Shot at EI100. Rotary. Been tweaking developing a bit but still in the ballpark.

[StoneNYC]

Yep - 7:00 with 1:150. Shot at EI100. Rotary. Been tweaking developing a bit but still in the ballpark.

Well 8x10 ektascan arrives Tuesday so I'll give it a go and see.

[blueribbontea]

8X10 Kodak Green, Developed in D-23 and scanned. I rated this at 100 ISO and developed by inspection. Shot with a 2D from 1934 with an Ilex Caltar 254mm lens. It looks to me as if there is a stronger silver image on the side of the film that faced the lens, the dull silver surface much more evident. This was a surprise.

[Jim Fitzgerald]

If I knew how to do that, I'd try.
But seriously, the density is just off the map. I took a LOT of jiggering to get the water to look half-way decent.

I teach carbon printing and this image is right for carbon. The area of highlight is small and the shadow areas are rich. I can see the print. With carbon you can control the highlights. No digital tweaking needed. :-)

[tenderobject]

Hi Corran, Thanks! ID-11 1+3 EI 100 at 8-9 minutes developing time

Good job! What developer/dilution/time did you use, and ASA?

[tenderobject]

Thanks! I'm still trying to get the best out of X-ray film! I'm loving this film so much i might not use Panchro film anymore.

I really need to fix my scanning workflow! hahah

DANG !! Now THAT's! what I'm talking about - very, very nice man. Don't change a thing with whatever your process is - you cracked the code.

[jbrianfoto]

Posted over t'portraits, too. 8x10 Ektascan BR/A in Adanol 1:150 (7:20 at 20C).

Middies by Scott --, on Flickr

Also a fantastic capture, I will do some shooting this weekend, ya'll have inspired me.