Re: underexposed=no grain???

[George L Smyth <GLSmyth@xxxxxxx>]

ZmanPhotog@xxxxxxx wrote:
> 
> In a message dated 3/10/99 1:29:08 AM, ambersexton@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> 
> <<but if you just
> underexpose there shouldn't be an increase in grain, but a
> decrease.>>
> 
> Wow, not in any of the film I've shot or have seen.
> Anytime I see any b/w or color negs that are over or under, there is an
> increase of grain.  And I see plenty of under and over negs (I work with
> beginning photo students).
> Anyone else habe an opinion on this?

Years ago I did some testing on HIE.  I exposed at EI 60, 125, 250, 500, and
1000 and developed each at seven different times.  I then printed each negative,
which gave me a full array of the possibilities of HIE.  I would highly
recommend anyone looking to learn what this film can do to do just this.

Indeed, when shot at a higher speed, HIE displays higher contrast.  The
difference in contrast is so dramatic, that the grain size is no longer a
consideration, as it is overtaken by the contrast.  Shooting slow (EI60) greatly
reduces the contrast (an example is "Discovery", in the North Wing of my Web
site).

If you really want to work against the grain, shoot HIE at EI500-1000 and push
while developing.  Again, doing your own tests are very important, so that you
can see for yourself the possibilities with this film.

george

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