Re: Subdued Loading of 70mm HIE film

["Rolland Elliott" <rolland_elliott@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Re: Subdued Loading of 70mm HIE film
 >I load 70mm HIE film in subdued light with no problems and without a 
leader.
 >I use a Jobo Maxilux safelight set on green filtration with a 82mm B+W IR
 >blocking filter about 3 feet away from the film.

>>>>This sounds like a practical solution for a darkroom at
least, but I was hoping a paper leader would allow
subdued-light loading outside the darkroom, as is possible
with rollfilm using backing paper.<<<<

>From my observations looking at 70mm casettes with an IR camcorder this 
should easily be possible.  As I mentioned before the felt material will 
need to be replaced as it is the MAIN REASON FOR IR LIGHT LEAKAGE.  You will 
need to buy some IR opaque felt. Don't know of any internet sources, but try 
your local fabric store.  Light piping through the film is nominal and I'm 
guessing you might not even need a paper leader. But just to be safe, tape 
on a leader and run a small test strip of film.  I happen to have about 800 
feet of 70mm opaque film leader.  Send me a Self Addressed 8x11 envelope and 
I'll send you a few 10" strips long enough to act as a starter leader.
It's quite durable stuff, so you can reuse it. Also look in the archives for 
my ideas on how to bulk load 35mm IR film in IR proof 35mm casettes. Same 
concept, just with smaller casettes.

  By the way how is the Mamiya camera for IR shooting?  I have a 70mm back, 
but just haven't gotten around to buying the camera yet.  Do you find it too 
heavy to lug around?

Peace Rolland

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