RE: push processing, reducer

["Seth Mayer" <MayerFoto@xxxxxxx>]

I agree with Bill, HIE is a contrasty film by nature (4 stop range). When in 
doubt of a situation I  would rather ensure shadow detail by overexposure, and 
highlite detail by pulling the film. I can always add contrast when printing. 
Pushing the film only expands the highlites and does nothing for the shadows.

Seth Mayer
mayerphoto@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx



Bill Agee wrote:
> 
> The best way to process infrared film is to overexpose and underdevelop.
> It is a contrasty film by nature and push processing only makes it

I disagree that HIE is contrasty (Konica is, however).  I would suggest
that one develop their own film, as that's the only way to ensure
consistant results (okay, if you really have faith in the shop then that
might be okay).  
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