Re: Kodak infraredblack&whitefilm in Ilfosol

[synvis@xxxxxx (Steve Traudt)]

Peter Bulthuis wrote:
> 
> Hello Subscribers of the infraredmailinglist,
> 
> My name is Peter Bulthuis. I am new on this mailing list and also a beginner
> with infrared photography. I read the FAQ but I still have some questions
> left. My first film is a Kodak infraredhighspeed black and white film. My
> camera is a Nikon F501 and has no infraredsensor in it for seeking the
> begin of the film (like the EOS-camera's). But my camera has a little glass
> on the back so I can see what sort of film is in it. Is this little
> spywindow a problem with infraredfilm in the camera; should it be taped or
> not?
> 
> Normally, I develop my black and white films in Ilford's Ilfosol-developer.
> Now, I want to do the same thing with the infrared film. Do you have
> experience with this chemical and this film; how long should I develop the
> film? Are there other things I need to know?
> 
> I read on the internet that I should use distilled water for developing a
> infrared film. Is this true and why can't this be normal water as I use with
> normal b&w-films?
> 
> I am using a plastic JOBO-developer tank. Is it allowed to develop the film
> in this tank in bright light or must it be in total darkness?
> 
> If you know the answers of one or more of these questions, please write me
> back.
> 
> Thanks for answering,
> 
> Peter Bulthuis
> The NetherlandsI can respond to some of your questions. I use an N90 which also has the 
little window. I normally put a piece of black electrical tape over the 
window, but one time I forgot and the pics turned out fine.

As regards JOBO tanks, they are safe. I have developed dozens of rolls 
thru the JOBO and I've had no problems.

As an aside, JOBO makes a large film changing bag, actually it is like 
an umbrella. Tons of room inside. I thought it would be great for IR. 
NOT!! It leaks badly. I spoke to JOBO about this and they had heard this 
from others. So I now use a $15 changing bag which has been fine.

The distilled water helps cut down on pinholes to which this film is 
very susceptible. I also use only a plain water stop, not an acid stop, 
for same reason.

Take care.

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