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

[andrewch59]

SergeiR would get my vote, he is the Alex Timmerman of xray

[Tin Can]

SergeiR would get my vote, he is the Alex Timmerman of xray

I happen to know he is very busy.

We need a volunteer not a recruit.

[Pixelwhip]

Edit, it seem to be the IX fiilm http://www.fujifilmusa.com/shared/bi..._datasheet.pdf

yes, i looked into the chemistry, uses 'hirendol' to manually develop http://www.axt.com.au/wp-content/upl...NDol-I-20L.pdf, sounds like rodinal.. anyone ever tried using this kind of film? I ask more out of curiousity than anything else.

[andrewch59]

I happen to know he is very busy.

We need a volunteer not a recruit.

Yes granted I imagine he would be, his work is inspiring, more a compliment given than a recruitment drive.

[SergeiR]

Thanks, guys, but I don't really have much of experience with various types of Xray - i just tried couple and stuck with one i liked Same went with process, as soon as I found way to do it with same results and worry less about process and more concentrate on shooting - i stick with it But if it would help to anyone i can certainly write it up.

Most likely i am going to revive my site with blog in next two weeks, and draft of this will go there anyway.
Also if you happen to be near Dallas - we working on getting studio space that would also double as educational base - starting to look at spaces, while Lana is working out business details

More portraits might come after this Saturday - i am getting out for first time since septembe. Huzzah.

[Tin Can]

That sounds great Sergei.

I did not mean to step in your way.

Thanks, guys, but I don't really have much of experience with various types of Xray - i just tried couple and stuck with one i liked Same went with process, as soon as I found way to do it with same results and worry less about process and more concentrate on shooting - i stick with it But if it would help to anyone i can certainly write it up.

Most likely i am going to revive my site with blog in next two weeks, and draft of this will go there anyway.
Also if you happen to be near Dallas - we working on getting studio space that would also double as educational base - starting to look at spaces, while Lana is working out business details

More portraits might come after this Saturday - i am getting out for first time since septembe. Huzzah.

[Thodoris Tzalavras]

Late afternoon light at Latchi, Cyprus.
October 2015.

Speed Graphic 4x5, with Optar 135mm, at f/8.
Agfa x-ray film (CP G+).
Developed in Ilford MG 1+80 at 22C for 8min on Jobo.

[Andrew O'Neill]

A few years ago, I started writing an article, put the idea out there, but there was no response. So, I figured my time was better spent exposing and printing the stuff than writing about it.

[Tin Can]

A few years ago, I started writing an article, put the idea out there, but there was no response. So, I figured my time was better spent exposing and printing the stuff than writing about it.

I think the time is right for this.

Lately we have had many requests from newbies about X-Ray and the traditional response here has been. "Go read the 2 X-Ray threads in their entirety". Those threads are huge.

I have done that, but it did not make me an expert. The threads are daunting in length and contradiction.

Andrew, Sergei and others could help many newcomers with a article on LF Front Page http://www.largeformatphotography.info/

Maybe address types and which actual films people use by continent as labeling is customized for marketing confusion.

Keep the chemistry and processing simple and cheap for beginners. Rodinol in trays, under red LED?

I'm out.

[Andrew O'Neill]

I still have the file somewhere, I think. Maybe I'll take another stab at it.