Re: beginner's question

[Jim MacKenzie <aa279@xxxxxxxxxx>]

On Tue, 13 May 1997, Jaap Los wrote:

> 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?

Definitely you can *grin*  Compose without the filter, then put the 
filter in place and shoot.  The film won't be exposed until the shutter 
opens.

Frankly, I find a red filter (I don't know the filter numbers you're 
quoting) works well with B&W IR.  I usually keep it on the lens because I 
don't find it affects viewing that much, but you can remove it.

> 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? 

I found IR to work well in a Paterson tank, but dim light is probably not 
a bad idea.  I developed in fluorescent light, which may not emit as much 
IR as an incandescent bulb, though.

> 3.  Is there any experience about HIE developed in XTOL? If so, let me
> please have the data.

I'm interested in finding this out myself.  Also, has anyone developed 
HIE in Rodinal?

Jim
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