Re: Anyone try the Russian/Ukrania IR films mentioned in Joe Paduano's Art of Infrared Photo. Book?

[George L Smyth <GLSmyth@xxxxxxx>]

Rolland Elliott wrote:
> 
> In Joe Paduano's Book "The art of infrared photography" he mentions
> that there is a company in Russia I think that manufactures B&W IR
> films and color IR films.  Has anyone ever used these films and if so
> how did you order them.
> 
> Joe mentions that some of the B&W films are more sensative to IR light
> than Kodak HIE.  Might be fun to try out and see what the resulting
> pictures look like.  Anyone know of the source and how to get this film?

I've not seen Joe's new book yet.  However, it is my understanding that the
Russian film has some serious keeping problems, which would be consistent with
its proported sensitivities.  Again, "from what I've heard", I doubt that it
could get to you before it fogged.

george

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