Re: HIE vs. HSI

[George L Smyth <GLSmyth@xxxxxxx>]

Mark Damish wrote:
> 
> Todd,
> I believe that it is because HSI has a thicker film base?
> Just guessing.
> ...Mark
> 
> > Please excuse my ignorance on the subject...
> >
> > Would somebody please explain to me why Kodak, in their infinite wisdom,
> > decided that the same emultion needs different names?
> >
> > First you have 35mm "HIE" (just what does HIE stand for?).
> > Then the 4x5 version is dubbed "HSI" (acronym makes sense).
> > And let's not forget that the 70mm version is called: "Infrared Aerographic
> > Film 2424."

Probably not.  Remember that TNX and TMY apply to the 35mm, 120, and large
format versions.

HIE/HSI is no big thing.  A big thing (IMO) is the similarity of Tri-X and Tri-X
Pro in the 120 size.  Very different films.

george

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