Re: Welcome to infrared

["Rob Studdert" <audiob@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On 2 Oct 98, at 22:22, Majordomo@xxxxx wrote:

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> - Name: Rob Studdert

> - Profession/Study: Engineering
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> - Country: Australia
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> - Personal history of photography: 15yrs mainly colour
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> - Preferred subjects: most
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> - Format (35mm/medium format/large format): 35mm/digital
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First foray into IR, inspired by some recent excellent IR examples at the 
local photography club meet, I am keen to make use of day light which I 
seldom find attractive using colour films. I expect to use HIE and 092 B&W 
filters.

I would like to use aculux-2 developer, has anybody experience with this 
combination and if so what would you suggest and a "ball-park" EI and 
processing times?

I expect to use a Pentax LX, I read in the FAQ that the dimples in the 
pressure plate of the LX may cause visible marks, is this due to the lack of 
anti-halation layers? Has anybody actually experienced any problems with 
the LX and IR films?

Can the Pentax LX IDM metering system be used with the 092 B&W filter?

Has anybody a solution to IR focussing using the Contax G2?

Are lens hoods necessary for IR photography, are metal hoods better than 
rubber for IR reflections?

TIA,


Rob Studdert
HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA
Tel +61-2-9554-4110
Fax +61-2-9554-9259
UTC(GMT)  +10 Hours
audiob@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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