Re: Maco 820 IR in 5x4

[Clive Warren <Clive.Warren@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

At 2:18 pm +0000 29/11/99, Jason Revell (in5) wrote:

>Just a quick note to anyone who has ordered some of the Maco IR film in the
>5x4 format.
>
>Save your old film boxes !!!
>
>My delivery has just come through for work, though I expect it will need
>'testing' in a few different uses for me to get the full feel for the film!
>;-)  and the 35mm is in the metal tubs, with the non-IR proof (?) film tubes
>inside.  But the 5x4 sheet film just comes in those paper bags with a
>metallic/opaque coating on the inside (just like HSI).  So once you have
>opened it you have one of three choices;
>
>1) load all 25 sheets into darkslides (a bit impractical as I only have
>about 20 DDS's)
>
>2) load some and fog the rest ! (Humm, don't think so)
>
>3) load what you need and put the rest in a empty 5x4 film box.
>
>So, just in case you have ordered any of this format, don't throw away any
>spare film boxes you have.
>
>BTW, have many people ordered this in 5x4 format?  and are any of you
>looking to use this for scientific uses?
>
>Off into the Studio to start trying this film out.
>
>Jason Revell
>Conservation of Fine Art
>Univ. of Northumbria

Jason,

Thanks for the warning.

MACO are still in the process of deciding on packaging types and artwork -
in February the film will be supplied with packaging.  Hopefully this will
consist of a "normal" 4x5 box for storage of unexposed film.

I have ordered some 4x5 format film and will be testing it for general
infrared photography rather than for scientific purposes.

Look forward to hearing from you regarding your experiences with the film.


All the best,

             Clive   http://www.cocam.co.uk
                     Photographic Services, Filters and Equipment, Infrared FAQ
                            http://clive.bel-epa.com
                            Adventures in Cyberspace - Digital Art and Photos


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