Kodak 4 x 5 infrared

I'd be interested in some HIE as well.

 

Kodak officially discontinued manufacturer of sheet film sizes a couple of years ago.

 

WRT Maco IR film, I've used it in roll film sizes (until my frozen supply of HIE runs out) and with the appropriate IR filter over the lens it's about the same speed as HIE. I typically use an 87C filter with HIE, but stop at an 87 with Maco 820.

 

Regards, Pete

I have 14 boxes of it in my freezer from one of the last runs Kodak made but I would be more than happy to help get more. If anyone is serious, please include me. Thanks.

Myself and a few others would be interested in a good supply of HEI in 4x5 sheets as well. At least 6 boxes. Let's see if we can pull this off.

Trying to get a production run of HSI has been discussed on the

Infrared Mailing List several times. If I remember correctly, a run

cost big $$$.

 

Here are a couple of links (which you may have fix, remove

spaces, etc.):

 

http://www.pauck.de/archive/mailinglist/infrared/infrared.html

 

http://www.pauck.de/archive/mailinglist/panorama/mhonarc/msg

06558.html

 

Some people have been using the aerographic variant of this

film in 70mm backs. Kodak makes a 5 inch wide roll version, but

it would have to be cut down. And, it is on a thinner base, so it

might not sit flat in a standard film holder.

 

Here is the film:

 

http://www.kodak.com/US/en/government/aerial/products/film/infr

ared2424.shtml

 

Anyway, I sent an email to Kodak asking about what a production

run of 4x5 HSI would cost. IÕll post their reply when I get it. I have

a sneaking suspicion it is going to be way out of our range...

 

But, if the price isnÕt too exorbitant, IÕd be willing to organize the

process.

 

Oh yeah, since this might take awhile, any of you guys with your

freezer full of HSI willing to sell me a few boxes? :)

 

Jon<div></div>

I'll take 4 boxes. Looks like plenty of people are interested.

i would be interested too in 5 boxes......here in germany its absolutely impossible to find 4x5" kodak hie...and i love the film!!!!

Should some trusty soul offer this film on E-bay I will certainly

bid. A good way to distribute....

 

Is the Sinar bag bellows IR worthy?

count me in on a number of boxes!

I would be thrilled to get several boxes of fresher HIE. I just got 3 boxes off ebay, but they were pretty old. I have put them in the freezer until I'm ready to try and use them. We'll see what happens.

 

D. Maher

<H1>Kodak Replies</H1>

<P>I sent an email to Kodak about the possiblilities of a custom run, here is part of their reply:</P><P>" Special orders will not be

honored since this process is for variations on an existing base support (roll and sheet films are on a different support). We had tried making this in the smallest amounts possible, but still were not getting enough sales to cover costs."</P>

So that's the answer?........no, and get lost. These are certainly warm and friendly folks, they make you feel good all over.

Is this guys word final? Or is it a waste of time to question someone else?

<P><B>Here is the full text of the reply from Kodak</B><BR>While this is a tremendous film, very unique in many ways without any competition in the marketplace, Kodak announced to its dealers in March 2000 that we will be discontinuing our KODAK HIGH SPEED INFRARED FILM 4143 (ESTAR THICK BASE), Catalog number 171-3015, 25 sheets of 4x5 due to lack of demand (not enough sales to support its continued manufacture). All unsold and expired films have already been scrapped early in 2001 so no product inventory remains. All domestic dealers have sold out of their inventories as well. Special orders will not be honored since this process is for variations on an existing base support (roll and sheet films are on a different support). We had tried making this in the smallest amounts possible, but still were not getting enough sales to cover costs.</P>

<i>Or are you a Canuck like Jack and me? :)</i><P>I must be more of a Canuck than u are cuz you did not get my joke!!<p>

-Dan <br>(In Friendly MB)

<p>P.s.<br>Put me down for 100 sheets (4x5)

Well....I have tried Kodak re manufacturing 5x4 HSIR as a special run.

Initially it seemed thay may have been interested in a batch of 10,000

sheets but as it transpires, they would have only considered a minimum

of 50,000 sheets - if at all!This is a great shame considering the

number of replies to the original question and the obvious interest in

this fantastic film. Although there are alternatives on the market

(Maco from Germany) they do not have the response that HSIR could

deliver.In addition, I have just spoken to Kodak in the UK who say

that 70mm will also be discontinued.The digital fut