SFX 200 and a Red filter

[Greg McCary]

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.

[Xia_Ke]

Please post your developing experience with this combo below.

CLICK HERE FOR SFX 200 DATA SHEET
CLICK HERE FOR D76 DATA SHEET

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

[Xia_Ke]

Looking good Greg I wish I had saved the roll I had for use with a filter I'd be interested to see your results with the 4-stop filter when you pick up another roll. Don't forget the tripod

Aaron