Re: IR HAZARDS

[Jaap Los <imagefotografie@xxxxxx>]

David Lee wrote:
> 
> Brian,
> 
> I seemed to have trashed that message. But below are the basic
> suggestions.... (errr ... remember I'm new to IR as well so I can only
> suggest what seems to work for me)
> 
> The basic idea is not to handle the film when developing it as the heat and
> oil from your hands can effect the film. Also be sure to load the film onto
> the spools in a truly IR safe location.
> 
> Also try not to use the smallest acceptable fstop when shooting as IR light
> is very long wave and won't record correctly if stopped down to small.
> (Email the list for a more technical explanation of this...)
> 
> Meter with a red filter in place on the lens (#25) so the light meter will
> correctly read the amount of IR light. I find shooting with 3 bracketed
> settings seems to work well (i.e. the suggested setting, one shutter speed
> faster, two shutter speeds faster). I don't fudge the fstop do to changes
> is depth of field when this is done.
> 
> Also keep good notes as to the fstop and shutter speeds you used so you can
> compare the settings used with properly exposed shots. Basically you'll
> develop a feel for the correct settings for a good exposure with some
> practice and your notes.
> 
> As far as developing visit George's page for more info....
> 
> http://www2.ari.net/glsmyth/
> 
> Good Luck
> 
> David Lee
> 
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David,
My homepage is specially meant for beginners. There you will find a lot
of information about exposure and development of HIE. See the address in
the footer below. Success!
-- 
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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