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

[Jim Noel]

Regarding the Jobo drum, what's the insert? I use expert drums, and I get a few scratches on the side next to the drum, probably when the film is removed from the drum. I've considered making an insert of heavy weight window screen. The "pet proof" kind is thick but flexible. The idea would be for the screen to rub against the drum when the negative and screen are removed.

The film areas of Expert drums are not cylinders - they are barrel shaped, thus the film does not touch the sides during processing. You must be getting the scratches during loading or unloading. You might try loading and unloading with the drum full of water.

[SergeiR]

Do it, Art work is soul and spirit.

I am with you. Always.

Thanks, man. Will do tomorrow - last week collodion was too flat - has to age it a bit

[SergeiR]

Kodak CSG, 8x10, Rodinal 1:125 in rotary, 12m

Svetlana by Sergei Rodionov, on Flickr

[ndg]

Kodak CSG, 8x10, Rodinal 1:125 in rotary, 12m

Svetlana by Sergei Rodionov, on Flickr

Wow!

[mdarnton]

Sergi, that's really cool. One of your better ones, I think.

[David Lobato]

thanks. I have couple of drums i use in processing those, one of them (Unidrum) might get scratches every now and then, if you not careful taking film out, but its easy to overcome with properly wetted glove), other one - Jobo with insert - it doesn't touch sides at all, so no scratches period.

When removing 8x10 film from a Unidrum I fill it with water. That equalizes any surface tension and the film easily slides out.

[premortho]

Great portrait. Has that 1930's movie star look. Love the lighting.

[SergeiR]

Great portrait. Has that 1930's movie star look. Love the lighting.

Thanks octabox on the left, bare bulb with cone on the right. (well reversed )

[andrewch59]

Thanks octabox on the left, bare bulb with cone on the right. (well reversed )

Awesome shot Sergei, may I ask what lens? OOF is silky smooth. Oh! to oneday have such talent!

[Pali K]

Sergie - your work is really inspiring. Beautiful portrait.

Pali