AGFA Green Sensitive X-ray film Test Shots

[Jim Moore]

My first attempt at using X-ray film



Shen Hao 4x5 TZ45 IIB
Wisner Convertible Plasmat @ 227mm
f/9.6 @ 1 Second - Rated @ 100 ISO
AGFA Green Sensitive X-ray film
Hanger Development for 8 Minutes - Rodinal 1:200

Negative Scans

 

[apkujeong]

What kind of Agfa x-ray film is it? I think there are a couple of variations of green sensitive Agfa, I recently bought some Ortho CP-G plus which I've cut down to 9x12.

 

[Jim Moore]

What kind of Agfa x-ray film is it? I think there are a couple of variations of green sensitive Agfa, I recently bought some Ortho CP-G plus which I've cut down to 9x12.

It is marked on the box as "G-Plus". Hope this helps..

 

[apkujeong]

Probably the same stuff, your processing times will be helpful; thanks! I developed a few sheets of 9x12cm (cut down) but the temperature was so high in my darkroom (about 26C) that I've stopped testing until the weather cools a bit (my darkroom is in a basement room without aircon).

 

[Mainecoonmaniac]

I use Fuji HRT green sensitive film. Afga looks a bit sharper. Since it's green sensitivity, do you process it under a red safelight. Fuji HRT had emulsions on both sides and scratches easily. Is it the same with Agfa?

 

[Jim Moore]

I use Fuji HRT green sensitive film. Afga looks a bit sharper. Since it's green sensitivity, do you process it under a red safelight. Fuji HRT had emulsions on both sides and scratches easily. Is it the same with Agfa?

I actually cut, load and develop under an OC safelight pointed a the Ceiling . The Agfa also has emulsion on both sides and it does scratch easily. I think the scratches I’m getting are from my cutting process and not during development.

 

[Jim Moore]

Probably the same stuff, your processing times will be helpful; thanks! I developed a few sheets of 9x12cm (cut down) but the temperature was so high in my darkroom (about 26C) that I've stopped testing until the weather cools a bit (my darkroom is in a basement room without aircon).

I did not do a lot of testing but this combination seems to be working. The next test will be using it out in the field.

 

[Mainecoonmaniac]

I think Xray film is great value

I actually cut, load and develop under an OC safelight pointed a the Ceiling . The Agfa also has emulsion on both sides and it does scratch easily. I think the scratches I’m getting are from my cutting process and not during development.

Despite Xray film's quirks, it's a great film as long as you know it's limitations. But processing the film under a safelight is a real convenience. I've also experimented with the film for making enlarged copy negs. I make an 8x10 print from a small neg then sandwich the print on Xray film. It works pretty well. It's process I don't use anymore. I've used hybrid processes to make my alternative process negs.

 

[Jim Moore]

Here's another on I shot yesterday too.. Same stats as above.

 

[fotch]

Where did you buy or get this film? I may try some myself if not too expensive.

 

[Jim Moore]

Where did you buy or get this film? I may try some myself if not too expensive.

Do a search on eBay for X-ray film, there's several different sizes available. I bought 2 packs of 100 count 10x12 for $47 shipped. Dirt cheap, that comes out to about 4 cents per sheet for 4x5.

 

[Jim Moore]

Here's one I developed yesterday.

Chamonix 45F1
Fujinon W 210mm
1/2 Second @ f/5.6
AGFA Green Sensitive X-ray film
Hanger Development for 8 Minutes - Rodinal 1:200

Scan of Negative

 

[anthony fiorillo]

My first attempt at using X-ray film



Shen Hao 4x5 TZ45 IIB
Wisner Convertible Plasmat @ 227mm
f/9.6 @ 1 Second - Rated @ 100 ISO
AGFA Green Sensitive X-ray film
Hanger Development for 8 Minutes - Rodinal 1:200

Negative Scans

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Looking good! What temperature are you developing the AGFA at? Thanks man.

 

[Mainecoonmaniac]

Here's one I developed yesterday.

Chamonix 45F1
Fujinon W 210mm
1/2 Second @ f/5.6
AGFA Green Sensitive X-ray film
Hanger Development for 8 Minutes - Rodinal 1:200

Scan of Negative

View attachment 90497

Nice! It has a nice softness. Is that from not having anti-halation backing? I use Fuji HRT and they work well too. My only complaint is that the film's emulsion gets too soft during processing. It scratches easily.

 

[Alan9940]

It looks like you're getting some nice normal contrast with this film/developer/dilution combo. I've played around with X-ray film a couple times, but could never tame the contrast to my satisfaction. I still have some green X-ray film in the freezer. Like Anthony, I'd love to know your developer temp so I could try your technique. Thanks!

 

[Toffle]

Very good results for your first shots on X-Ray film. I agree that the Agfa looks a bit sharper than the Fuji. Keep posting your results.

 

[Jim Noel]

I actually cut, load and develop under an OC safelight pointed a the Ceiling . The Agfa also has emulsion on both sides and it does scratch easily. I think the scratches I’m getting are from my cutting process and not during development.

What is your source for this film?
Thanks,
Jim