View Full Version : SFX 200 and a Red filter


Greg McCary
12-21-2007, 03:17 PM
I tried a roll of Ilford SFX200 trying for a more Infrared look. I used a #25 red filter that slowed my Bessa down two stops. I have a four stop red filter that would have give it an even more IR look if I had used it. It was all I could do to shoot these hand held. But here are a couple off of the roll. I really like the film but at eight dollars a roll I may not get to use it as much as I would like but it certainly is a great film. I developed it with D-76 1:1 for 9 minutes at 70 degrees. I did add some contrast in post processing.

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k35/cosmonaut1959/silos.jpg

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k35/cosmonaut1959/rockcitybarnfilm.jpg

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k35/cosmonaut1959/treeinfield04.jpg

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k35/cosmonaut1959/leaningbarn.jpg

Xia_Ke
12-21-2007, 03:34 PM
Please post your developing experience with this combo below.

CLICK HERE FOR SFX 200 DATA SHEET (http://www.ilfordphoto.com/Webfiles/2007651134552223.pdf)
CLICK HERE FOR D76 DATA SHEET (http://www.kodak.com/global/en/professional/support/techPubs/j78/j78.pdf)

Here are the manufacturer's recommended times with for this combo using STOCK dilution:

35mm film, Rollfilm & Sheet film in Spiral tank, deep tank, dip and dunk machines
---------------20C/68F
ISO 200-------10
EI 400-------12 1/2
EI 800-------16 1/2

Here are the manufacturer's recommended times with for this combo using 1:1 dilution:

35mm film, Rollfilm & Sheet film in Spiral tank, deep tank, dip and dunk machines
---------------20C/68F
ISO 200-----14 1/2

For other film and developer combos, please visit the B&W Film/Developer Database Index (http://forums.photographyreview.com/showthread.php?t=38207)

Xia_Ke
12-21-2007, 03:36 PM
Looking good Greg :) I wish I had saved the roll I had for use with a filter :o I'd be interested to see your results with the 4-stop filter when you pick up another roll. Don't forget the tripod :D

Aaron