Re: Cutting down 70mm film into 120/220 size?

[George L Smyth <GLSmyth@xxxxxxx>]

ROLLAND ELLIOTT (Quality Assurance Co-Op) wrote:
> 
> A different Kodak rep once told me that they don't make IR film in 120/220 size
> because the paper backing doesn't shield IR light well, and fogging of the film
> would be a problem.  This seems like a weak excuse since Konica is able to
> manufacture IR film in 120 size.  Perhaps the extra IR sensitivity of Kodak
> films makes the paper backing useless?  Perhaps a aluminum foil backing paper
> would be effective in preventing fogging?  I've never used Medium Format gear
> so I don't really know if this would be feasible.

Kodak HIE is their 70mm film split down the middle.  Their HSI is their
8X10 cut into quarters.  This is easy stuff.  However, retooling to
accommodate what 120 market there might be wouldn't make sense to a
company that makes nexxt to nothing with their commercial IR film.  I
wish it were feasible, as I'd love to put it into my roll back, but
reality once again intrudes.

george

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