IR Photgraphy - Your opinion on Ilford SFX200 - Need Special Help from Hong Kongers

[meven]

Hi,

I am looking for a shop in Hong Kong where I can find some Ilford SFX200 at a decent price. Do you also know where I can't get it processed?

For none Hong Kongers, could you advice me on a website where I can order it and get it shipped to Hong Kong?

I had a search on eBay earlier on today but couldn't find anything fresh and at a decent price.

Finally and most importantly, what is your opinion on this film? I never tried it or any IR film and want to give it a go. I am going to Angkor Vat (in Cambodia) at the end of March and would like to try this film. I think the IR effect on the vegetation and the temples could look amazing.

Thanks

Max

[mpt600]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss_ce/202-3914074-3876669?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords=ilford+sfx+200&Go.x=5&Go.y=9

They seem to ship worldwide, but they stress "limited availabilty". Anywhere that processes b+w can usually do SFX, as it's not true IR, just extended range. The other good bit of this is that you don't need to load/inload in a darkroom/changing bag. The bad bit is that, in my hands anyway, it didn't give a good IR effect like Kodak HIE did. But don't let that put you off.

[back alley]

might be hard to find for now as it was discontinued but will be made again soon.

it is a 'near' infrared film, not true infrared.

i tried a couple of rolls years ago and quite liked it, i did some street shots.
joe

[meven]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss_ce/202-3914074-3876669?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords=ilford+sfx+200&Go.x=5&Go.y=9

They seem to ship worldwide, but they stress "limited availabilty". Anywhere that processes b+w can usually do SFX, as it's not true IR, just extended range. The other good bit of this is that you don't need to load/inload in a darkroom/changing bag. The bad bit is that, in my hands anyway, it didn't give a good IR effect like Kodak HIE did. But don't let that put you off.

Thanks Mpt600, but unfortunately Amazon seemed to run out of stock!!!! By the way, I am also looking for some Konica IR 750.

Max

[M4streetshooter]

I used it for a few years in a 2nd body.....I have a formula with Rodinal that I use to develop it in...if your interested, let me know and I'll send you a few cool formulas for developers.......the film is cool for what it does.....a red filter will help a lot but still not true IR...but cool anyway.....