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Ed Buffaloe’s Recommendation for Kodak High Speed Infrared

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PMK 1:2:100 12 m 70° F 50-100
Comments:  I expose this film through a number 25 red filter, with an effective exposure index of 12 or 6 (I usually bracket the exposure).  I give 30 seconds initial agitation, followed by 5 seconds agitation (2 inversions) every 30 seconds.  This time is for a diffusion enlarger.

D.A. Buckley’s Recommendation for Kodak High Speed Infrared

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ID-11 Stock 12 m 20° C 400
Comments:  [I give] 10 seconds initial agitation and 5 seconds every 30, not however inverting the tank.

James Mickelson’s Recommendation for Kodak High Speed Infrared

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HC-110 Dil. B 6 m 68° F 400
Comments: For those who have hoarded some 4x5 Kodak IR sheet film. ISO 400, #25 red, Zone III deep shadow placement, HC110 @ 6 mins-68*f. deep tank w/hangers.  Pulled out/re-emersed in tank once every 1 minute.  This gives normal contrast range with highlight halation.  ISO 50 w/#25 red or #87b with zone III as deep shadows and 5 minute development time gives really dense grainy results.  Print with a very hard filter for maximum grain in print.

Jill Enfield’s Recommendation for Kodak High Speed Infrared

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D-76 Stock 11 m 70° F 200
Comments:  Using a red filter and metering through the lens.  I agitate for the first 30 seconds and then for 10 seconds every minute after that. I bang the bottom of the tank on pick up and when I put it down.