Re: E-4 processing

["Willem-Jan Markerink" <w.j.markerink@xxxxx>]

On 20 Aug 96 at 8:38, David Josephson wrote:

> A response to a recent question, and a progress report on a project.
> 
> E-4 process is no longer available, period. There were DIY kits (I have
> a part of one) that were apparently discontinued in the early 1980's.
> There are two compatible processes for E-4 that are in use today: ME-4,
> which is a motion picture film process no longer available from Kodak
> (this is older info, and it may be gone too) and EA-5, which is the
> Kodak-recommended process for the aerial Ektachromes including Aerochrome
> IR (which is similar if not identical to 35mm IR Ektachrome).  EA-5 is 

I believe both Jesse David Andrewartha and Andrew Davidhazy can 
confirm that at least 9.5" Aerochrome is different, because the E-4 
alternative processes leave a nasty blue sludge/cast? on the film. 
Jesse, have you discovered anything since you posted this experience 
to PhotoForum? [part of this discussion is online on my homepage btw]

> available in 15 gallon (I think) size. Rocky Mountain film labs (Denver
> area) "process E-4" but if you call them up they will tell you it's really 
> EA-5. They charge $20 a roll and process in deep tubes, up to 5 feet at 
> a time (if you are  shooting 70mm, keep this in mind). 

I already got myself a nice Kinderman 70 tank outfit, including a 
contraption to spool the film onto the reel. Wonder whether this 
thing is usefull for loading cartridges with new film as well.... 
 
> Here's hoping this alleged E-6 infrared appears soon!

FWIW: I just discovered that Walter Clark, from Kodak Research
Laboratories in Rochester, gave an interview about EI & HIE in this
German IR/UV book of Guenter Spitzing [Cor: page 169 in his 1992
edition]. 
I will try to translate and post it here, if time permits....

PS: Ken Sinclair: is this the same guy you spoke to on a science 
meeting/congres?
  
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