RE: Kodak HIE film in a 120 format?

[Theo Benson <TBenson@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> I
> think that you'll need to explain how films that do not record infrared
> radiation might be considered infrared films. 
	[Theo Benson]  It's called marketing.
> Konica IR records infrared radiation, thus it is an infrared film.  
	[Theo Benson]  And by that definition, so is Kodak Royal Gold 100,
Fujicolor, Agfa HDC, and any other film that has even a remote sensitivity
to near infrared.or infrared light.
> Infrared
> The fact that the film is useless to YOU has no bearing on
> whether or not it is an infrared film.
	[Theo Benson]  Well, if I'm trying to capture light beyond 800 with
good sensitivity, it does.

> To answer your final question, Konica IR can be loaded in subdued light
> because,
> unlike Kodak HIE/HSI, it has an antihalation layer that prevents light
> piping. 
> This has nothing to do with its sensitization. [Theo Benson]   Oh, so the
> felt light trap has nothing to do with it. Thank you so much for
> clarifying this for me... 
> 
> If you wish to make the claim that Konica's infrared film does not extend
> as far
> into the infrared spectrum as Kodak's film, I don't think that anyone will
> disagree (after all, this is fact).  But to ignore fact obviates
> meaningful
> discussion.
	[Theo Benson]  Well, George, so does starting replies with "WRONG"
as you have. I don't pretend to be an expert on any film. I've only being
shooting professionally for over 20 years. But I choose not to make this
discussion personal. You have your opinion, and I have mine.

	Theo
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