Re: Ilford SFX filter ?

[Cameron Shaw <cameron@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Fri, 13 Mar 1998 08:37:00 -0000 Jason Revell (in5) wrote:

 After looking at a news article in the British Journal of Photography
 saying about the SFX200 film coming out in 120 roll in April/May
 it also said Ilford were bringing out a special filter for the film.
 
 I just wondered if any on the list new anything about it, though I
 would be surprised if I shall use the film much I was intrigued
 about the filter.

Hi  Jason,
	Thanks for your suggestions about using HIE 5*4.
I obtained an Ilford filter intended for SFX200 from the first production run. They 
were available from Ilford at Focus 98, as was SFX in 120. Its possibly made 
from flexible polyester sheet, 75mm square and is designed to maximise any 
infrared effect with SFX. Visually it appears similar to a B&W 92 filter i.e. 
extremely dark red. It was manufactured in England by Ilford ltd Mobberley 
Cheshire. Unlike Wratten or Lee filters no tissue was included in the packaging, 
so beware of scratch marks. It is not really possible to view the image for 
focusing with the filter in place. I have used it with a Pentax 6*7 , 45mm lens, 
using the spring clip behind the rear element. Why not try it !
Cameron Shaw

 



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