Re: infrared question -Reply

[TAMMY L. SULLIVAN <SULLITL@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

George,

Thanks for the information.

<<  It certainly is possible to get sharp photographs from infrared.  The two
easiest
<<  answers are 1) use 4X5 sheet film, and 2) use Konica in the 120 format. 
I'm going to
<<  guess that neither of these answers are acceptable.

Sure, they are acceptable just not applicable <ggg>.  I have not had the
opportunity to try Konica 120 film in my Hasselblad.  4x5 is out since I don't
have one.  I like the surreal effect 35mm IR gives ... hence that is what I've
been concentrating on.  I DO want to try 120 Konica ... just haven't had the
time yet.  Time is what I seem to be short of lately <gg>.

I should have been more careful when I said LARGE aperture.  I meant a LARGE
f/number which equates to a small aperture (small lens opening).  Sorry about
the confusion there.

George, I do not develop/print my negatives.  I have a lab that is familiar
with working with IR do the work.  I live in Connecticut and mail the film to a
town about 40 minutes from my home.  I'd love to do this at home but that would
mean to get extravagant, wouldn't it?  Not to open another can of worms but
what exactly do I need to get started?  My husband is going to be redoing our
basement this winter ... he's making me an office and another room for my album
assembly, etc. for my wedding photography business.  This may be a good time to
allocate a small space for a darkroom before we start construction.  Hmmm ...
now, the scary part ... how much $$$ do I need to invest in an enlarger,
equipment ... etc.  The money part isn't a big problem ... it's the lack of
knowledge that is the issue <GG>.

You are right about having GRAIN become a bigger issue than it should.  Some of
the grainier images look really nice.  When viewed from a distance they take on
a look all their own.  But it would be nice to get some sharp stuff on purpose.
  :-)

Yes, I am going to take notes.  I am taking some fellow members' suggestions
and using my micro tape recorder which will be a great help.

Thanks,
Tammy

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