Re: Has anyone used Ilford SFX 200 film?

[Jaap Los <imagefotografie@xxxxxx>]

David Lee wrote:
> 
> Has anyone used Ilford SFX 200 film?
> Is this film good with a red filter for IR like effects?
> 
> The Ilford info states that it has some extended sensitivity in the red
> spectrum (i.e. like IR) but is easier to handle and process. I'm thinking
> this film is not IR but drops down low enough to capture some of the IR
> spectrum.
> 
> I am new to IR film so please be gentle. :)
> 
> Any opinions or suggestions are appreciated
> 
> David Lee

David,
SFX200 is not a true IR film! It gives very weak IR effects and I didn't
find it satisfactory at all. If you still want to use it (although a
real IR worker only wants HIE!) use a b+W 092 filter or equivalent. If
you use a #25 red filter you will not get any IR effects and if you use
a stronger filter like #87 you will get almost blanc negatives. A 092 is
also recommended by Ilford in their leaflet. For further info see my
homepage of which the address is in the footer below. Is this gentle
enough David?
Greetings,
Jaap Los

See also my Infrared Photography Homepage specially made for you with
lots of information, infrared/lith pictures and links to other
interesting infrared-photography sites.
at:   http://home.wxs.nl/~losjb/hometest.html


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