Re: Fwd: 4X5 infra-red photography

[George L Smyth <glsmyth@xxxxxxxxx>]

--- Gavin Wrigley <minty@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Any suggestions??
> 
> TIA
> Gavin
> 
>      
> ---------------- Begin Forwarded Message ----------------
> Date:        21/7/00 3:22 pm
> Received:    21/7/00 6:01 pm
> 
> I'm experienced with infra-red and 35mm photography, but recently I've 
> tried it with 4X5 and the Kodak film.  I'm having problems with film 
> fogging that I've narrowed down to the film holders.  The Toyo film 
> holders fog the film even though Toyo (via their website told me it 
> should be OK).  I've had mixed results with the old Grafmatic.  It seems 
> that it leaks through the seals.  Sometimes I get a good negative 
> sometimes not.  So my question is Do you know of a film holder that is 
> guaranteed not to leak infra-red?  I greatly appreciate any leads you can 
> give me.  Thanks

Look at the tab you use to pull the slide from the holder.  If it has five dots
then that indicates that the slide is infrared opaque.  I've used old Riteway
holders for many years without any fogging.

Cheers -

george

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