Re: Aerochrome 70mm (was: 70mm

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On Wed, 8 Jan 1997, Willem-Jan Markerink <w.j.markerink@xxxxx> wrote:

>More than you think!
>This might explain the fuzz about a new E6 compatible Ektachrome 
>IR several months ago....8-))
>So the main question right now is whether this new chemistry is more 
>for the homebrewing developers among us....
>Btw, this new emulsion/chemistry does not only apply to 70mm, but 
>also to 35mm, right?
>Can't remember having noticed any 70mm film on the Kodak site....I 
>even sent them email to explore the combo of 70mm and IR further, 
>never got an answer.
>
>--
>Bye,


The OLD Aerochrome 2443 was processed in EA-5 chemicals.  Unfortunately the 
newer stuff, that we just took delivery on, is being stored in my cohort's 
office 45 miles south of where I work, so I don't have easy access to it 
(and he's out of the office until next week).  I will be seeing him at his 
office next Tuesday and will make a point of looking over the film box to 
see what process Kodak now recommends.  Since the film is still designated 
2443, I wouldn't think that the new process is a major change from the old 
one, but I could be wrong.  I'll get back to the group next week.

By the way, we do intend to run a few test rolls of both the color and B&W 
70mm IR through our Rollei in the next few weeks.  We need to work the bugs 
out of the entire process now (loading with the bulk film loader, settling 
on a lab for processing, etc.) so we're ready to photograph forest bugs 
come spring.  Again, what I learn I'll pass on. 

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