Thanks, Simon.
The Aura effect with that particular EFKE IR film was due to the lack of the anti-halation dye. The regular EFKE IR820 had this dye, and didn't create the AURA "effect" without strong overexposure and pulling during development.
There is no direct replacement for the EFKE IR films with similar IR sensitivity. The closest would be the offering from Rollei, the Infrared 400... a rebranded AGFA emulsion. While Rollei Retro 400s and 80s also have IR sensitivity, the Infrared 400 gives better results, with more detail and tonality in the shadow areas.
The Rollei Retro 80s, is quite sensitive to red and infrared, making it my preferred choice over Retro 400s if I can't shoot the Infrared 400.
opposite ends of the spectrum on Tmax 100 (which I still dont really like compared to acros though its a lot better in Xtol than Rodinal while I feel acros works great in both):
Ratty - How are you finding the 160NS? It's tough to complain about the Fuji C41 color palette. They seem to have been able to replicate it pretty closely in their digital cameras.
This is on Provia - was not expecting this one to work out as intended, but it came out miraculously serviceable.
corposant wrote:
Ratty - How are you finding the 160NS? It's tough to complain about the Fuji C41 color palette. They seem to have been able to replicate it pretty closely in their digital cameras.
This is on Provia - was not expecting this one to work out as intended, but it came out miraculously serviceable.
How do I like 160NS? Good enough to buy another box of 5 rolls yesterday. Absolutely amazing film. I only bought it because Reala is gone. I was really bummed out about that because I thought Reala was one of the safe films. So I was forced into buying 160NS, but now I am very glad because the color is just wonderful.
I like Provia but you have to really expose it right otherwise the results are erratic. Film like 160NS is far more forgiving.
