Re: EIR Announcement

[George L Smyth <GLSmyth@xxxxxxx>]

Stanee Rae Pettit Murray wrote:
> 
> The following announcement appears in the current (July 1997) member's
> newsletter of WPPI:
> 
> Kodak's Professional Division recently introduced the first
> infrared-sensitive color reversal film compatible with E-6 processing
> chemistry.  Previous versions of infrared slide film had to be developed
> using process E-4 or EA-5, available only through a limited number of
> specialty labs.  The new film features fine grain, medium sharpness and a
> 4-mil thick Estar base.  It has normal sensitivity to both UV and visible
> colors found between 380-700 nm, and sensitivity to infrared radiation found
> between 700-900 nm.  Film can be processed in either Process AR-5 or E-6,
> depending on desired results.  The film will be available in 135mm
> 36-exposure rolls by June.  Information: Eastman Kodak Co.; (800) 242-2424;
> web site www.kodak.com/go/professional/
> 
> Both Joe Paduano and I had the following trouble with this film.  Some
> slides showed red specks in the shadow areas and areas of blue sky.  The
> specks are small, so you don't notice them just looking at slides spread out
> on a light table; you need to use a loupe.  Joe spoke with a Kodak Rep about
> this, who said he would post something to our list.
> 
> Has anyone else had this happen?

I haven't seen this yet.  Just wondering if it is a result of the E6
processing.  Is anyone processing it via AR-5?

george

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