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from Godec's Camera Suppl Summary: You should probably take this review with a grain of salt as this is the only infrared film I have used before. Here it goes. As many know, the grain of the film depends on what ISO you rate the film at. I rated it at 200 and bracketed around that. ISO 200 is a good starting place for this film. It is the right combination of grain, glow, softness, and speed. It of course exhibits the lovely halos around objects, the white foliage, dark skies, etc that make infrared film divisive. By this I mean, you either love the effect or you hate it. I happen to love it.
A note on ISO. ISO 200 is a good compromise between grain and sharpness. ISO 100 is much grainier, softer. ISO 400 is sharper, less infrared in character. ISO is based on personal preference, not any manufacturer's directions. Strengths: The halos, the white foliage, the dark skies, grain, the glow. I could go on, but these are just some of the things I like about it. Weaknesses: Have to load in the dark because of the lack of an antihalation backing. But this is why it halates and glows, so it is a blessing and a curse. You also have to unload it in the dark. And never let the cassette out in daylight, even if the film is rewound fully. It will fog. The best possible arrangement is to develop it yourself. A slight disadvantage. But well worth it. Difficult to get the results you want, but I think that that comes with practice. And unpredictable film, but this is part of its charm. Again, a blessing and a curse.
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