Re: 87c vs. 25A

["Wood" <shopper@xxxxxxxx>]

On 16 May 00, at 19:32, PeteScherm@xxxxxxx wrote:

 
> << Jim, my experience has shown a real  difference between 87c and 
>  25.  However, a lot depends on circumstances.  I have some 
>  Konica 750 negatives which look more like HIE.   >>
> 
> I was just about to toss-in a word of warning about the 87c with Konica,
> but it guess this puts my concerns to rest.  I only use the "regular" #87
> with Konica, and it works fine.  But I wasn't sure about the even "darker"
> - by 55 nm @ 50% transmission - 87c.  That's good to know that there's
> still a bit of sensitivity left in the Konica at those wavelengths,
> although the ASA must be fun.  I generally notice a 6-stop loss when
> metering through the  #87 filter, giving me a low single digit ASA.

To all, I put that poorly.  I did not mean to associate 87c and 
Konica 750. Just that results vary and even  Konica 750 can 
produce very dramatic results under right circumstances--but with a 
#25.

 I use 87c solely with HIE and get excellent results. 

 Jim Wood
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