RE: IR metering simplified or "what the.... "

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

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-infrared@xxxxx [mailto:owner-infrared@xxxxx]On Behalf Of Jon
> Witsell
> Sent: Thursday, September 09, 1999 8:51 PM
> To: infrared@xxxxx
> Subject: Re: IR metering simplified or "what the.... "
>
>
> Hmmm,
>
> I have only shot about 5-6 rolls of IR film (Kodak HIE) to date and have
> been happy with the results: 2-3 great pictures per roll, 20 okay, and the
> rest...well. I have been using a Red 25 filter, but I just purchased an
> 87c--and am trying to figure out this whole film speed/rubber chicken/filter
> factor thing so I can give this 87c a solid try.
> ...
> I think this next roll of HIE I will shoot at 530 (can I shoot it higher? I
> want to be able to use a smaller aperture) and just use the 87c.

EI 530?  I've shot HIE from EI 50 - EI 1000, so the film can certainly handle it.  When
using my 87C, I meter with my #25, then add 2-5 stops (usually 2-3 stops, it depends upon
the scene).  To add a stop, just double the exposure time - for instance, if 1/250 sec is
indicated and you want to add two stops, just shoot at 1/60 sec.

george

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