Re: Basic question

[George L Smyth <GLSmyth@xxxxxxx>]

Anthony Lupo wrote:
> 
> I am new to this group so I apologize in advance if this issue has been
> discussed.  Every roll of Kodak IR that I shoot comes out thin (neg are
> dark and contact sheet is light).  I set the ASA at 80, use a #25 filter (and
> occasionally a polarizer in combination with the #25), meter through the
> lens, and bracket 2 stops in each direction.
> 
> I develop the film in plastic tanks using Tmax developer at 75 degrees for
> about 6.5 minutes.  If I want to have better negatives but still want to
> have foliage appear surreal, what should I do?

I assume that by thin you mean thick (thin negatives would result from underexposure
and/or underdevelopment).  I normally shoot HIE considerably faster - EI 250 metered
through a #25 filter.  TMax also may not be the best developer, as it is a rather
"hot" (active) developer.  I would suggest as a starting time for HIE shot at EI 250
D76 1+1 70F 10 min.  Many of the images on my Web page are a result of this
combination.

Good luck -

george

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