Re: Starting with EIR

[Helmut Faugel TE <htf@xxxxxxxxxx>]

On Wed, 25 Mar 1998, George L Smyth wrote:
> > I'm planning to shoot some EIRs, so I will
> > 
> > *  load EIR in total darkness
> 
> Not really necessary.  Loading in subdued light is okay.  I spoke with Kodak's
> top IR guy a while back and he explained that the stated precaution was intended
> for people using the film in critical applications and developing in AR-5.

Well I might use AR-5 development, depends on the price for processing.
 
> > *  use a Wratten #12 Filter
> 
> Yes, but don't feel that you HAVE to stick to that filter.  Joe Paduano suggests
> trying a #16 filter and a polarizer to get darker skys.

I know, I've seen some excellent pictures on Spearmints WWW-pages. 

> > *  expose it at IS0 200/24 (TTL)
> 
> My experience has been that EI 200 will overexpose more often than be right on
> or under.  I would suggest EI 250 or EI 320 and bracket (yes, it is more
> expensive, but tossing what might have otherwise been a great shot is worse). 
> If you are thinking of making prints, then EI 200 (or slightly slower) might
> work just fine, as you will have less contrast to deal with (a problem when
> going from slide to print).

Ok, I will try it at ISO 250/25 as underexposing is not very harmful to
slides. Thanks.
 
> If you are taking it to a shop to
> have it done, make sure that their equipment does NOT use IR sensors.

I'm just checking some labs if the can do harmless E-6 EIR development,
no response till now. 

> Good luck - IR season is upon us!

I hope the weather is getting a lot better compaired to the last few
weeks.
 

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