Re: Focusing with IR

[Tom Campbell <tcphoto@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Jaap Los wrote:
> 
> Nuno Ribeiro wrote:
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > I have just shot one Kodak HIE 35 rated at ISO 200 with a red filter (25)
> > and developed it in D-76. I was happy to see that results very well, but the
> > contact sheet seems to be out of focus. Tomorrow I am going to do some
> > enlargers to confirm this, but I want to know what I have to do to have my
> > shots perfectly focused . I have a Nikon F-801s with a Nikkor zoom 35-70 mm
> > 3.5/5.6.
> >
> > Thanks in advance,
> > Nuno Ribeiro
> >It seems, that you have not refocused your lens prior to taking IR shots. I have the same equipment. On your lens there are marks for IR focussing.
> 
It might also simply be the thick base and curl.  My infrared contacts
never seem quite as sharp as other films, but enlarge just fine.

Proofers with "latches" help, but I always could still notice some
difference.

Tom Campbell
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