Re: AR-5 with EIR

[George L Smyth <glsmyth@xxxxxxxxx>]

--- "Ronald A. Frakes" <102630.3222@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I've had limited experience with EIR, and all of the rolls have been
> processed E-6.  Could someone explain the different characteristics of AR-5
> developing?  Is there less contrast?  Is the colour more "accurate" in some
> respect?  Also, is it possible to modify E-6 (using sulfuric or sodium
> hydroxide in the colour developer) to get (subjectively) better results? 
> If this information is in a FAQ, just point the way.  (Infrared Digest has
> turned out to be quite an interesting message forum, BTW.)

With AR-5 the contrast is lessened and the colors are more accurate.  However,
processing via AR-5 is - to put it gently - a pain in the ol' posterior.  The
formula is akin to the E-4 process.  At one time I had the E-4 formula, but
I'll bet that I can't find it now.

There are only a couple of places in the US that will do this processing for
customers, and the $20 or so charge to do this is understandable.

I don't think that you can modify the E-6 formula to simulate AR-5/E-4, but
would certainly listen to anyone who has done this.

Cheers -

george

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