Re: Konica IR versus Kodak HIE

[George L Smyth <GLSmyth@xxxxxxx>]

Richard Fung wrote:
> 
> Hi group,
> 
> Can anyone tell me if the regular processing labs know how to process IR
> film as they would black and white film? If I told them that I shot the
> Konica roll at 50 ASA, would they process and treat the film as any ordinary
> b&w film. I don't know what developer they use, but if the D-76 is not used
> in a 1:1 solution, it would seem to me that I would not get the same effects
> as if I process it myself. maybe that's why some of my first rolls had the
> overexposed skys with light colors rather than dark skys when I used a 25
> filter and metered directly (TTL) through my camera meter. I think I was
> using a setting of 32 ASA at the time and had the lab process it according
> to the 32 ASA. Any advice would be appreciated.

Chances are that the regular processing labs would ruin your film.  I
have a friend who decided to go that route - the technician opened the
Kodak IR film canister in the light.  Also, I believe that most "regular
processing labs" standardize on TMax developer, IMHO not the best
choice.  Why not develop it yourself?  It takes about half an hour, and
after purchasing a tank (about $30) will cost you well under a dollar a
roll.  It can be done without a darkroom in your home.

george

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