Re: beginner's question

[George L Smyth <GLSmyth@xxxxxxx>]

Jaap Los wrote:
> 
> A beginners question
> 
> Im going to use Hie for the first time. I have read a lot about all the
> aspects. Still I have following questions:
> 1.  Once loaded Hie in my  Nikon F801 reflexcamera, could I first
> compose the picture without the filter (89B/B+W092) and then put the
> filter on to make the exposure.  Or should I keep the filter on all the
> time?

This is what most people do.

> 2. I have to load and unload the camera in complete darkness. I also
> have to load the development tank in complete darkness. Once in the tank
> (a black plastic tank made by Paterson ) could I switch the light (very
> much dimmed) on? Or should I also develop in complete darkness?

Once in your Paterson tank, the development can be done with the lights
on.  No problem.
 
> 3.  Is there any experience about HIE developed in XTOL? If so, let me
> please have the data.

I can let you know in a few weeks.  So far, it seems that Kodak has
provided fairly close times for other films, so you might use their data
sheet as a starting point.

george

- -- 
 Handmade Photographic Images     
  http://www2.ari.net/glsmyth/
*
****
*******
******************************************************
*  To remove yourself from this list, send:          *
*         UNSUBSCRIBE INFRARED                       *
*       to                                           *
*         MAJORDOMO@xxxxx                            *
*----------------------------------------------------*
*   For the IR-FAQ, IR-Gallery and heaps of links:   *
*  http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/mainpage.htm  *
******************************************************

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