Re: Konica IR versus Kodak HIE

[George L Smyth <GLSmyth@xxxxxxx>]

Richard Fung wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> I am new to the group so please bear with me as I ask some basic questions.
> How does the Konica compare to the Kodak IR film in terms of contrast and
> "halo" effect. I tried some of the Konica IR film in 120 medium format using
> a 29a red filter and was disappointed with the results. I was shooting
> grass, fields and trees in the distance with my camera set on 32 ISO (f/16 @
> 1/125 sec). The negatives looked fine but I did not get any "white" trees in
> the backround; they stayed black. Would the Kodak film give me more of the
> infrared look? Please email me back at rfung@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

I would suggest looking at the IR FAQ (I have a pointer to it on my Web
page).  The Konica film doesn't reach as far into the IR region as Kodak
and also has an anti-halation coating, so IR effects will be muted.  If
the trees in your image were deciduous, healthy, and in the light, the
leaves should have been lightened.  Of course, you also need to take the
time of day and time of year into consideration.  Kodak will give a more
"IR" look.

george

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