Article · Darkroom Dave
Using Ilford SFX Infra-red Film
By Dave Butcher
- Type
- Article
- Level
- Intermediate
- Price
- Free
About this lesson
A shooting guide for Ilford SFX infrared film covering which filters pass enough light (Heliopan 715, Hoya R72 or an Ilford gelatin filter), the four-to-six-stop exposure compensation needed, recommended apertures, and composing before the filter goes on.
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