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

[Tri Tran]

I need details for Carbon print in order to show the 3 D effects so I took the 14x17 out this morning .My favorite image just in case the succulents are out of control.
What a great 14x17 X-ray negative density perfect for the Carbon transfer. The shot was taken with the 24 in Artar lens



Behind the scene

[rdelung]

I've found the Fuji HR-T film very good with reciprocity, with 30 second exposures giving me no problem whatsoever. Should be good for skylines.

Thanks Corran, I'll put this down for a starting point. As per Randy, Bracketing will be in order also. Thanks again, Rde...The Seattle guy

[SergeiR]

8x10 Kodak CSG, 300mm Symmar

Rodinal 1+100, 15:00, rotary


Scan-130714-0001www by Sergei Rodionov, on Flickr

[photoevangelist]

Trays for 7x17 are far cheaper than are those for 16x20 paper. Buy the green seed starting trays from Park Seed, be sure you get the ones without holes.. Three will cost you around $10-15, if I remember correctly. These are 10x20" trays.

Jim,
This is great information. Unfortunately, the online stores that sell these trays do not ship internationally.

[photoevangelist]

8x10 Kodak CSG, 300mm Symmar

Rodinal 1+100, 15:00, rotary


Scan-130714-0001www by Sergei Rodionov, on Flickr

Golly gee, that's nice!

[photoevangelist]

So... I'm feeling like giving up on this tray developing thing for my 7x17 negatives...

Friday: slight agitation for 1 min on each of the 4 corners, then repeat for each min interval 1 negative each in 16x20 flat metal trays
PMK 1:2:200 - 20 min. -- near success
PMK 1.5:3:200 - 15 min. -- little bit better
Dektol 1:10 - 3 min -- very poor (one stand, one agitation)
Rodinal 1:200 - 12 min -- very poor (one stand, one agitation)

Monday:
Rodinal 1:100 - vigorous agitation top to bottom X2, left to right x2 for the first minute then top to bottom x2, left to right x2 for each minute interval after that for 6 min (and second negative for 4 min.) Density is good, but again... uneven development.

Using trays with ribs (sticking up) except for the developer in a flat 16x20 tray.

[Curt]

I need details for Carbon print in order to show the 3 D effects so I took the 14x17 out this morning .My favorite image just in case the succulents are out of control.
What a great 14x17 X-ray negative density perfect for the Carbon transfer. The shot was taken with the 24 in Artar lens



Behind the scene

Tri, nice job, I have a 24" Artar also, I didn't know it covered 14x17! That'll be a terrific carbon print!

[Tin Can]

This must be the film.

Have you done control testing with other film?

So... I'm feeling like giving up on this tray developing thing for my 7x17 negatives...

Friday: slight agitation for 1 min on each of the 4 corners, then repeat for each min interval 1 negative each in 16x20 flat metal trays
PMK 1:2:200 - 20 min. -- near success
PMK 1.5:3:200 - 15 min. -- little bit better
Dektol 1:10 - 3 min -- very poor (one stand, one agitation)
Rodinal 1:200 - 12 min -- very poor (one stand, one agitation)

Monday:
Rodinal 1:100 - vigorous agitation top to bottom X2, left to right x2 for the first minute then top to bottom x2, left to right x2 for each minute interval after that for 6 min (and second negative for 4 min.) Density is good, but again... uneven development.

Using trays with ribs (sticking up) except for the developer in a flat 16x20 tray.

[Curt]

Is this the packet load you spoke of?

I hope you show it or add some additional information. The results look great!

[Curt]

It's a new design- like a quick load, but for ULF- I posted a pic in the 'show off your camera' thread...

Rushing out the door now, but will report more tomorrow-
Developed a few more...

I just noticed this post, thanks.