Landscape High Speed Infrared at Joshua tree NP with an MX

High Speed Infrared at Joshua tree NP with an MX · **5 Likes**

Hello Everyone, here's a series from a recent visit to Joshua Tree National Park with a MX, SMC 35/3.5 K lens and a No. 25 red filter on Kodak HIE (expired in 2009). I set the meter to ISO 250, reading through the filter. Cheers, Allan

Wonderland of Rocks

Lean On Me

Cap Rock

Wonderland of Rocks 2

Cholla Cactus Garden

**RICHARD L.** · 04-14-2021, 08:27 AM - **1 Like**

Nice !

**cobbu2** · 04-14-2021, 12:55 PM

Thanks Richard! Every time I use what's left of my HIE supply, I mourn its discontinuance.

stevebrot · 04-14-2021, 04:10 PM - **1 Like**

Very cool! I have a very small supply of HIE, but in 4x5 (25 sheets). I've never shot it before and fear I will hardly get the processing figured out before I run out of film.

Steve

**cobbu2** · 04-14-2021, 04:14 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Very cool! I have a very small supply of HIE, but in 4x5 (25 sheets). I've never shot it before and fear I will hardly get the processing figured out before I run out of film.

Steve

Thanks Steve! I'd love to have some HIE in 4x5, I would imagine the results would be stunning.

RobG · 04-14-2021, 09:28 PM - **1 Like**

The IR effect is fascinating. Thanks for posting!

**cobbu2** · 04-15-2021, 04:21 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by RobG

The IR effect is fascinating. Thanks for posting!

Thanks Rob! HIE gives a little extra "glow," mainly for the halation effect from the base I think, but it adds a nice special effect especially with the added grain of the film.

**ProfessorBuzz** · 04-15-2021, 05:38 AM - **1 Like**

I had to have another look. These really are stunning. I really love Cholla Cactus Garden, the fifth image. It has a certain radiance to the cacti that is really compelling.

Have you tried the newish Rollei 400 Infrared ? I have a couple of rolls I really need to go shoot.

**cobbu2** · 04-15-2021, 06:41 AM

Originally posted by ProfessorBuzz

I had to have another look. These really are stunning. I really love Cholla Cactus Garden, the fifth image. It has a certain radiance to the cacti that is really compelling.

Have you tried the newish Rollei 400 Infrared ? I have a couple of rolls I really need to go shoot.

Thanks, I appreciate it! That's the inherent beauty of HIE, brightly lit healthy foliage really stands out. By the way, cholla cactus may appear cuddly (at least from a distance, also known as "Teddy Bear Cactus"), but make no mistake, they are truly vicious plants with microscopic barbs that need special assistance to remove. There are many warning signs pleading to "not touch"... I guess they've had too many incidents!

I definitely need to transition to the Rollei 400 IR; I have only 2 rolls of HIE left and eBay sellers' HIE prices have gone ridiculously high!

tuco · 04-15-2021, 07:59 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by cobbu2

I definitely need to transition to the Rollei 400 IR ...

You'll need a R72 filter with that film. Of the IR films I think HIE was the only one you could get a decent IR effect with just a red filter. At least with the 3 brands that I've tried. Some Rollei IR has been recently posted in the BW thread and one in sheet film.

**cobbu2** · 04-15-2021, 03:26 PM

Originally posted by tuco

You'll need a R72 filter with that film. Of the IR films I think HIE was the only one you could get a decent IR effect with just a red filter. At least with the 3 brands that I've tried. Some Rollei IR has been recently posted in the BW thread and one in sheet film.

Good to know, thanks. I have several R72 filters (and a B+W 093) that I use on my Leica M8 that handles IR nicely, but I've never used one for film, as HIE was the only IR film I ever used. I tracked down those Rollei 400 examples in the B&W thread, lots of good info for metering, much appreciated!

**FozzFoster** · 04-27-2021, 08:55 AM - **1 Like**

amazing series of shots! I love your framing! well done

**cobbu2** · 04-27-2021, 03:46 PM

Originally posted by FozzFoster

amazing series of shots! I love your framing! well done

Thank you very much! It was liberating to use a MX, a single lens, and my feet.

LSR · 04-27-2021, 05:08 PM - **1 Like**

That was very interesting, thanks for sharing.

**ProfessorBuzz** · 04-29-2021, 05:24 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by cobbu2

Thanks, I appreciate it! That's the inherent beauty of HIE, brightly lit healthy foliage really stands out. By the way, cholla cactus may appear cuddly (at least from a distance, also known as "Teddy Bear Cactus"), but make no mistake, they are truly vicious plants with microscopic barbs that need special assistance to remove. There are many warning signs pleading to "not touch"... I guess they've had too many incidents!

I definitely need to transition to the Rollei 400 IR; I have only 2 rolls of HIE left and eBay sellers' HIE prices have gone ridiculously high!

The HIE results really are superb, so if you do try the Rollei, a comparion between the two might be fun. Thanks again.

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04-15-2021, 06:41 AM	#9
cobbu2 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2013 Location: North Potomac, MD Photos: Albums Posts: 1,427 Original Poster	Originally posted by ProfessorBuzz I had to have another look. These really are stunning. I really love Cholla Cactus Garden, the fifth image. It has a certain radiance to the cacti that is really compelling. Have you tried the newish Rollei 400 Infrared ? I have a couple of rolls I really need to go shoot. Thanks, I appreciate it! That's the inherent beauty of HIE, brightly lit healthy foliage really stands out. By the way, cholla cactus may appear cuddly (at least from a distance, also known as "Teddy Bear Cactus"), but make no mistake, they are truly vicious plants with microscopic barbs that need special assistance to remove. There are many warning signs pleading to "not touch"... I guess they've had too many incidents! I definitely need to transition to the Rollei 400 IR; I have only 2 rolls of HIE left and eBay sellers' HIE prices have gone ridiculously high! Last edited by cobbu2; 04-15-2021 at 07:00 PM.

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RICHARD L. Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Quebec City, Quebec Posts: 6,582	Nice !

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cobbu2 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2013 Location: North Potomac, MD Photos: Albums Posts: 1,427 Original Poster	Thanks Richard! Every time I use what's left of my HIE supply, I mourn its discontinuance.

04-14-2021, 04:10 PM - 1 Like	#4
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Very cool! I have a very small supply of HIE, but in 4x5 (25 sheets). I've never shot it before and fear I will hardly get the processing figured out before I run out of film. Steve

04-14-2021, 04:14 PM	#5
cobbu2 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2013 Location: North Potomac, MD Photos: Albums Posts: 1,427 Original Poster	Originally posted by stevebrot Very cool! I have a very small supply of HIE, but in 4x5 (25 sheets). I've never shot it before and fear I will hardly get the processing figured out before I run out of film. Steve Thanks Steve! I'd love to have some HIE in 4x5, I would imagine the results would be stunning.

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RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,891	The IR effect is fascinating. Thanks for posting!

04-15-2021, 04:21 AM - 1 Like	#7
cobbu2 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2013 Location: North Potomac, MD Photos: Albums Posts: 1,427 Original Poster	Originally posted by RobG The IR effect is fascinating. Thanks for posting! Thanks Rob! HIE gives a little extra "glow," mainly for the halation effect from the base I think, but it adds a nice special effect especially with the added grain of the film.

04-15-2021, 05:38 AM - 1 Like	#8
ProfessorBuzz Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 1,903	I had to have another look. These really are stunning. I really love Cholla Cactus Garden, the fifth image. It has a certain radiance to the cacti that is really compelling. Have you tried the newish Rollei 400 Infrared ? I have a couple of rolls I really need to go shoot.

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tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,026	Originally posted by cobbu2 I definitely need to transition to the Rollei 400 IR ... You'll need a R72 filter with that film. Of the IR films I think HIE was the only one you could get a decent IR effect with just a red filter. At least with the 3 brands that I've tried. Some Rollei IR has been recently posted in the BW thread and one in sheet film.

04-15-2021, 03:26 PM	#11
cobbu2 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2013 Location: North Potomac, MD Photos: Albums Posts: 1,427 Original Poster	Originally posted by tuco You'll need a R72 filter with that film. Of the IR films I think HIE was the only one you could get a decent IR effect with just a red filter. At least with the 3 brands that I've tried. Some Rollei IR has been recently posted in the BW thread and one in sheet film. Good to know, thanks. I have several R72 filters (and a B+W 093) that I use on my Leica M8 that handles IR nicely, but I've never used one for film, as HIE was the only IR film I ever used. I tracked down those Rollei 400 examples in the B&W thread, lots of good info for metering, much appreciated!

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FozzFoster Custom User Title Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	amazing series of shots! I love your framing! well done

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cobbu2 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2013 Location: North Potomac, MD Photos: Albums Posts: 1,427 Original Poster	Originally posted by FozzFoster amazing series of shots! I love your framing! well done Thank you very much! It was liberating to use a MX, a single lens, and my feet.

04-27-2021, 05:08 PM - 1 Like	#14
LSR Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Merida Posts: 126	That was very interesting, thanks for sharing.

04-29-2021, 05:24 AM - 1 Like	#15
ProfessorBuzz Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 1,903	Originally posted by cobbu2 Thanks, I appreciate it! That's the inherent beauty of HIE, brightly lit healthy foliage really stands out. By the way, cholla cactus may appear cuddly (at least from a distance, also known as "Teddy Bear Cactus"), but make no mistake, they are truly vicious plants with microscopic barbs that need special assistance to remove. There are many warning signs pleading to "not touch"... I guess they've had too many incidents! I definitely need to transition to the Rollei 400 IR; I have only 2 rolls of HIE left and eBay sellers' HIE prices have gone ridiculously high! The HIE results really are superb, so if you do try the Rollei, a comparion between the two might be fun. Thanks again.