KAREEN G : can this be developed in D76 developer?SAMANTHA S : I always had it sent to a lab to be developed, sorry im sure that wasnt helpful.CHRISTOPHER H : Personally I have not used D76, When I developed this film I used ID-11. According to the spec. sheet you can use D76 stock for 10 min, or 1+1 for 14.5 min @68 degrees. First roll will show all your mistakes. Certainly wait till spring. You will find this isn’t a true infrared film and will show some plants normally and the rest a surreal white.KAREEN G : thank you all for your answers,
Rainer, i know it's not true infrared, but i can't seem to find any on this site, can you or anyone recomend where I can find it in 35mm form? I've never done infrared before, but I'd really like to give it a try preferably with the right film that can work in D-76 developer (as that's all there is avaiable at my local college's darkroom!)
Thank youRAINER Q : To be honest with you I took it to a lab and when I told them it was this film they told me it wasn't true infrared and I believe they just treated it like regular B&W.BOB P : I got good results with D76 but make sure it's 68degrees. Anything warmer causes the grain to swell yielding a grainy imageMARK M : I used Ecopro Legacy (similar to Xtol), but I don't see why not. Check out the Massive Development chart at the Digital Pro website. -MarkCRISTIN B : I see no reason why it can't. Other than being red-sensitive, it's black-and-white film: looking at the stuff that's on Flickr, I see that I've used TFX-2 and WD2D+ from Photographer's Formulary.GREG M : Yes. Check Ilfords website for developing times.
Shopper : Are there any photo labs that still develop this film? Or are users limited to developing it in their own darkrooms?MICHAEL S : There probably are still a few around, but my guess is that they are mail order and quite expensive. If you have a basic B&W setup, it is very easy and economical (and fun) to do it yourself. No different from normal B&W.MARTIN T : You're on your own for this one. But I'm pretty sure it works with d-76 so it's not that hard.JAMES B : well it develops the same way as any black and white negative film (like kodak TX, etc)...so if you don't want to develop it yourself there are alot of camera stores and special photo labs that will do it for you. I'd check with a local camera store if I were you (places like CVS won't be able to because they only develop machine-processing film)NORM S : I develop my own, but any lab that processes traditional black and white film should be able to do it. Places which sell b/w film using the C-41 processing I would not take it there. Do an online search ... several places will show up. This form will not let me suggest one for you.
Shopper : Does this film have to loaded into the camera in total darkness? Does the same apply to unloading and placing film into developing tank?SAMANTHA S : Yes, it is a good idea to load and unload film in a dark as possible room. I tried it in bright light before and there was a bar of light throught most of my pictures. If there is not a dark room around I have changed film under black sweatshirts in the car before and that seemed worked. It is just super sensitive to light.NATHANIEL P : I loaded my camera in the daylight, same as any other film. The colors have an amazing contrast. When placing the film into a developing tank, you should be in total darkness or have a dark room light. I didn't develope the film myself. I sent it to a black and white lab.STEPHEN N : I try to load and unload it in a very dark room. It is better to be safe so the film does not get exposed to any infrared. I would let any lab know that the film is infrared so they can follow infrared development protocols.ROBERT L : Ilford SFX 200 is unlike traditional infrared films. It is just on the edge of the Infrared range. In other words, It does not have the infrared sensitivity that other IR films have. So that means two things:
1] It does NOT need to be loaded into the camera in total darkness. The packaging suggests in can be loaded in daylight without worry, but I prefer to load it in a shaded area.
2] It will produce the infrared effect under the proper circumstances, but not to the extremes that traditional IR films are capable of.
In my past experience, ALL films need to be unloaded from their canisters and placed into the developing tank in total darkness, whether infrared or otherwise.
I have had wonderful experiences with this film, and I believe you will enjoy it too.
Cheers!CURTIS S : No, you can load it in shade. It is extended spectum BW film. If you use a red or deep red filter you will get outstanding BW photos with a touch of the infrared look. Without the filter, you will have BW images. It is processed routinely, I have sent mine in to Dwayne's and it looked fine.DIXIE J : I have mine turned into slides by dr5. You might look into that if you like slides.DIXIE J : At least very subdued light for loading into the camera. It isn't that sensitive. Definitely total darkness when you pull it to develop.JESSAMYN D : It is loaded and unloaded the same as any 35mm film.
It does not need to be in total darkness to be loaded or taken out of the camera. (If you have a standard 35mm camera and not, say, a 120 Holga with a 35mm conversion kit. I that case you would go by the instruction booklet.)
To take the actual film out of the film canister and wind it on a developing reel you will need total darkness such as in a changing bag.
Hope this helps!CAROL B : I love this film and have used it often. I have never loaded or unloaded it in my camera in total darkness. as for placing film into developing tank same with all film..total darkness.BOB P : I load the film into the camera in subdued light and have no problems.
In the darkroom I load the film canisters in total darknessALEXANDER D : No, the camera does NOT have to be loaded in total darkness.
I cannot answer the part about the developing tank. But considering this is developed along C-41 procedures I don't think it would be necessary to unload in total darkness.
ILFORD themselves should have been able to answer this better.GEORGE L : According to the Ilford Data Guide, SFX 200, while sensitive to near infrared up to 740 nm, is not a true infrared film and so can be loaded in subdued light. Loading into developing reels and tanks, like all films, should be done in complete darkness. Hope this helps.CHRIS C : The same rules apply to this film as any other film. It can be loaded into the camera in the light, but obviously whatever film is exposed to the light will turn out black. And for loading into the developing tank, it has to be done in total darkness or else your exposures will be ruined. I have had the best luck with this film taking pictures in bright sunlight (especially early morning hours) as this seems to offer the most intense contrast.FIRASS A : No, not total darkness. Generally speaking, only IR film needs to be loaded in total darkness. SFX isn't a full IR film, so you just need to load it in subdued light. An indoor room that isn't brightly lit is enough. I have loaded it in daylight as well, and haven't had major issues with it. As for unloading and placing the film, all film need to be loaded in complete darkness into the developing tank. As long as the negatives aren't exposed to light, you will be alright.CHRISTOPHER H : Does not have to be loaded in total darkness, but don't load in bright light either. Once the film is in the canister it is safe from any light. Obviously, load the film on the reel in total darkness.
