Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/07/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Nathan, Alastair, I have to second that thought about Maco 820 - I use it in sheet and in 35mm roll, Rated at ISO 200, using an approximately 6 stop filter, a Kodak Wratten 87, and processed in Perceptol 1:2 (my then developer of choice). Because of the anti-halation layer, and the smother grain from the film (versus Kodak), I felt it was much better at giving a beautiful IR effect, but in a smooth tones and sharper image. Not as dreamy as Kodak, but much more interesting to look at for any length of time. I do prefer working with this stuff in a rangefinder camera, and will also add that the Canonette works good for this when you don't want to commit your M6 to being loaded with IR film for the duration of a 36 exp. Roll. Enjoy and please let us see what you do with it! Norm From: Nathan Wajsman <nathan.wajsman@planet.nl> Subject: Re: [Leica] InfraRed photos... WARNING, OMG, not Leica! To: Leica Users Group <lug@leica-users.org> Alastair, Maco is the best, my favourite IR film. In contrast to Kodak's High Speed IR, it *can* be loaded and unloaded in subdued light. It is less extreme than Kodak but much stronger than Konica's or Ilford's offerings (I am assuming you have the 820 flavour of the Maco, since they also have a weaker, 750 version). Nathan Alastair Firkin wrote: > I think you beat me to it: I just bought some maco IR to try ;-) > > Nice shots and good use of the film