Re: IR proof changing bag

["Wesson, Dexter L @EAG" <dexter.l.wesson@xxxxxxxx>]

>I would like an update on the bag that someone mentioned here on the list
>at some point. The one that is like a dome tent. I believe they said that
>it was not light proof.

>I use the standard plain old black bag. I was told that you couldn't use
>it by the Photo Store folks, but a lady that has a book out with all IR
>illustrations shot over a wide range of Tennesse landscapes says that
>she's never had any problems at all. I have not had any either. I would
>like to know if there is a larger bag that has more working space. I think
>that's it's hard to work with the cloth from the bag constantly falling on
>your hands.

I started with an el cheapo black bag that worked great for IR, but as
you say, it  keeps getting in the way.  I then purchased a Calumet dome
type bag (made by Photoflex).  After using it on a trip and noticing
some of my IR film (ones loaded in the field) seemed to be fogged, I
decide to test it.

 I sat out on the back porch in full sunlight with a sheet of IR and one
of Tmax for 10 minutes.  Nothing like being hard on the bag.  When I
developed both, the Tmax was clear and the IR was fully exposed.  So
much for progress.  I'm now experimenting with reloading old Velvia
Quickloads with IR - at least their IR proof.

Dex


------------------------------