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

[axs810]

Got some funky lines on this negative

8x10 Cambo
Dagor 210mm f/6.8 wide open
Kodak Ektascan B/RA




(reposting because I was told that my images weren't downloading in my last post)

[Tin Can]

Got some funky lines on this negative

8x10 Cambo
Dagor 210mm f/6.8 wide open
Kodak Ektascan B/RA




(reposting because I was told that my images weren't downloading in my last post)

Such a great image that I never saw the lines until I read your confession.

Shoot that again!

[axs810]

I really wish I could but the model moved back to NY :\ lol

Maybe I can find another willing model though

[axs810]

I tried skimming a few pages but it's easier for me just to ask...

How do you all store your Kodak Ektascan B/RA film? I usually store my Tri-x in a black bag in my vegetable drawer in the fridge, but am wondering if the xray will be able to handle temperature changes? Would it be best to just store this stuff at room temperature? Thanks! (and sorry if not reading previous posts annoys a few of you)

[SergeiR]

http://fav.me/d7na8cn
Mentor Panorama
Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 300/4.5
Foma Medix XBU

Great result

[axs810]

Also how many of these red LED's can I have in my bathroom before fogging starts to become an issue?

https://www.superbrightleds.com/more...bulb/448/1499/


PS: Still curious about how you all store your Ektascan film (see post #840)

[Andrew O'Neill]

I store all my film, including X-ray, in the freezer. I treat it just like any of the other films that I use.

[jcoldslabs]

I store all my film, including X-ray, in the freezer. I treat it just like any of the other films that I use.

+1

[Tin Can]

Also how many of these red LED's can I have in my bathroom before fogging starts to become an issue?

https://www.superbrightleds.com/more...bulb/448/1499/


PS: Still curious about how you all store your Ektascan film (see post #840)

Eek, those are not the bulbs I now recommend. I did buy those first but they are bright pinpoints of light that act like flashlights. I only use 2 of the them in a ceiling fixture that aims them high against the walls of my bathroom or as I call it my X-ray film loading station. They are really too strong. 2 of those bulbs light up my whole large bathroom from wall bounce.
They are also candelabra base and you will need socket adapters. PITA

I use these. https://www.superbrightleds.com/more...60-degree/440/ These fit standard screw sockets, and since they glow in all directions the light is 'safer'.

I have them about every 5 feet horizontally and at least 4 feet vertically from X-Ray film or enlarging paper. They are the only safelight I use. 1 or 2 above each sink and one by each enlarger.

Everybody is supposed to test their own setup with the well known safelight test procedures published all over. Google that.

[Craig Tuffin]

A couple more...
Chamonix whole plate loaded with Agfa Ht-G.
Shot with 150mm Schneider SSXL @ f64 for 3sec and f45 for 1sec respectively.
Developed in Rodinal 1:120 for 10 mins. Tanks and hangers.