Re: IR 750 developing

[Don Roberts <droberts@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> > > I now have my first rolls of IR750 and have a question about the
> > > developing. The data sheet suggests Konica developers and equates t=
hem
> > > with Kodak products.  When they say D-76 are they saying straight o=
r
> > > 1:1? Are there other deveopers and times that people would like to
> > > suggest?
> >

> Don - I think the time Konica give for D-76 means straight (undiluted)
> D-76 developer.
> =

> I have used other developers too, like Ilford Ilfotec LC29, Kodak TMAX
> and Agfa Rodinal, which is my favourite developer for Konica IR.
> =

> I usually shoot Konica IR at EI100 metered through the lens with
> red filter (#25 or #29) using my cameras built-in meter.
> My developing times at 20C are:
>         Ilford Ilfotec LC29 (1+19)  5 min.
>         Kodak TMAX          (1+4)   5 min.
>         Agfa Rodinal        (1+25)  5 min.
>         Agfa Rodinal        (1+50)  8 min.
> =

> Look at the pictures (Georges, mine and others) in the Infrared Gallery=
!
> http://ruly70.medfac.leidenuniv.nl/~cor/ir-gallery.html
> =

> Hannu Jarventaus
> Espoo, Finland

Hannu, that is exactly the sort of list I needed. Thanks much.  This
whole infrared exposure and development routine is really very
individual but it is still very helpful and cheaper to have starting
points from experienced workers.
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Don Roberts =

Bittersweet Productions
Iowa City, IA

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