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RE: Beginner

  • From: "George L Smyth" <GLSmyth@xxxxxxx>
  • Subject: RE: Beginner
  • Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2000 17:18:54 -0500
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-infrared@xxxxx [mailto:owner-infrared@xxxxx]On Behalf Of
> Pedro Luís
> Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2000 1:12 PM
> To: infrared@xxxxx
> Subject: Beginner
>
> I've read the all faq page and got some ideas to start with. Still I'm not
> going to get in to this area without knowing this:
> Do you think that it's too risky to develop the film in a normal lab?
> I was told that b&w films are easier to develop and so more likely to be
> developed with "no errors" in a lab.
> As I don't have my own lab this is, currently my only choice.

Actually, for about $50 you can get a tank and the chemicals needed to
develop your own.  If you have a bathroom to load the film into the tank,
you're ready to go.

You will probably need a custom lab to get the film developed.  The "no
errors" aspect is not an issue, because they will develop the film according
to a chart, as opposed to how you shot the film (they may listen if you
explain how you want the film developed).

Personally, I wouldn't risk giving my film to a lab.  I've heard too many
horror stories.

> One other question: What do you think about the necessity of using filters
> with b&w films and with color films?

If you are talking about infrared films, then a filter is almost necessary.
Certainly, you can shoot HIE without a filter, but the visible light will
overwhelm the infrared and your results will be somewhat like Tri-X.

george

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