RE: My bio and some questions

["George L Smyth" <GLSmyth@xxxxxxx>]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-infrared@xxxxx [mailto:owner-infrared@xxxxx]On Behalf Of
> Henry Wagner
> Sent: Monday, April 26, 1999 6:01 PM
> To: INFRARED@xxxxx
> Subject: My bio and some questions
>
> I'm just getting into IR photography. I played around with the Ilford SFX
> extended red range film with mixed results. I picked up some Kodak B&W
> HIE. Can anyone recommend what ASA to set my camera at (I heard anywhere
> between 25 and 200) for landscape photography on a sunny day? Also, is a
> regular red #25 filter good, or do I need an IR filter?

I shoot HIE at EI 250, metered through a #25 filter.  Development is with
Xtol, which works very nicely with this film.  Remember, regardless of
anyone's advice (including my own), it is best to spend a little time
testing to see what the film will do for you.  It is a wonderful and
flexible film that offers many possibilities, so where you find your niche
is your best place to be.

A #25 filter is your basic starting point, and I wouldn't think about using
an infrared filter until you are comfortable with the #25 filter.

Cheers -

George L Smyth
Handmade Photographic Images
http://www2.ari.net/glsmyth/

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