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

[Andrew O'Neill]

I've been using xray films now since 2008. I took some double-sided green along with me on a shoot a couple weeks ago, and made a video of it. I compare side by side shots with 8x10 panchromatic film, HP5 (my main LF film).

[Eugen Mezei]

I compare side by side shots with 8x10 panchromatic film, HP5 (my main LF film).

Interesting video, from which I got some good ideas.

I would like somebody would make a video about removing one of the coatings of Röntgenfilm. Heard it can be done, but never seen how to do the trick of removing without leaving scratches behind.

[Philippe Grunchec]

Can you tell us which x-ray film you used? Fuji, Kodak, or...
Thx in advance!

[Tin Can]

Interesting video, from which I got some good ideas.

I would like somebody would make a video about removing one of the coatings of Röntgenfilm. Heard it can be done, but never seen how to do the trick of removing without leaving scratches behind.

A nastily sloppy job with bleach

I will never do it

waste of time

[Andrew O'Neill]

Interesting video, from which I got some good ideas.

I would like somebody would make a video about removing one of the coatings of Röntgenfilm. Heard it can be done, but never seen how to do the trick of removing without leaving scratches behind.

Glad it helped you... I have stripped the emulsion and believe me, it's not worth it. You literally cut the films density range in half...which is no good for me as I need negatives with extended DR for alt printing, such as carbon transfer. There is a video showing the process if you want to try it... Just be very careful you don't get any of the bleach on the good side!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9WuGkhdjDQ

[Andrew O'Neill]

Can you tell us which x-ray film you used? Fuji, Kodak, or...
Thx in advance!

Hi Philippe, sorry for late reply... I'm not sure who the actual manufacturer was. I bought it from CXSOnline. They had their own label on it which read, "Distributed by CXSOnline". Probably Kodak. It's no longer available but they do sell Agfa Ortho Green, which is orthochromatic and would have similar if not same response with the stuff I use. I'm not sure if it's single or double-sided, though. You could send them an email. If it's single-sided, I'd snap some up. Much sharper than double-sided, and more development options available (tray, rotary, etc).

[Kiwi7475]

Hi Philippe, sorry for late reply... I'm not sure who the actual manufacturer was. I bought it from CXSOnline. They had their own label on it which read, "Distributed by CXSOnline". Probably Kodak. It's no longer available but they do sell Agfa Ortho Green, which is orthochromatic and would have similar if not same response with the stuff I use. I'm not sure if it's single or double-sided, though. You could send them an email. If it's single-sided, I'd snap some up. Much sharper than double-sided, and more development options available (tray, rotary, etc).

If we are talking about Agfa G Plus (Green Sensitive Orthochromatic) it is definitely double sided.

[Rick A]

A nastily sloppy job with bleach

I will never do it

waste of time

My chemist daughter informs me this releases toxic fumes, I don't do it.

[koraks]

My chemist daughter informs me this releases toxic fumes, I don't do it.

Not any more than cleaning the toilet does.
But a Andrew remarked, it's really not worth it to begin with.

[Andrew O'Neill]

...and besides, stripping the film destroys its character.

@kiwi7475, that's good to know about the Agfa film. Thanks!