RE: Labs screwing up color IR film (EIR)

[Rolland Elliott <rolland_elliott@xxxxxxxxx>]

Andrew wrote:
<<<<More likely an overabundance of infrared. The
visual appearance of color infrared film has a lot to
do with the mix of colors (green and red)
and infrared present in the original scene. .......As
for the lab "blowing out" the IR layer ... hmmmm ...
while not impossible
IMHO it is highly unlikely. It would be sort of like a
lab processing E-6 film
and handing back to you totally blue, or green
transparencies suggesting that
something was wrong with the yellow or magenta layers.
Again, not impossible but IMO very unlikely.>>>>>

Labs can easily "blow out" the IR layer.  Most
automatic E-6 development machines have IR sensors
that are used to replenish the chemical solutions. My
first roll of EIR came back with a ugly red tint over
the entire roll, except for the last inch of the film,
which was normal. Some "know it all" at their lab said
they knew how to develope IR films.  Evidently they
didn't. Ever since then I've developed my own E-6 IR
films. Although I don't save any money, I have the
peace of mind knowing that if my film comes out poorly
it was my fault.

Peace Rolland Elliott 



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