How Do You Load Kodak High Speed Black & White 35Mm Infrared Film Into A Manual SLR Camera?
Using infrared film can yield very interesting and unusual color schemes in your photos. At an average cost of $20 a roll, infrared film is very fragile and can only be handled in total darkness. Incorrect loading can be a costly mistake, please follow these steps to protect your infrared film from exposure: First, Prepare the room you have chosen by removing any kind of electronics or devices that may produce light, no matter how little. Any device that uses infrared light (commonly devices that have “night vision” capabilities) must also be removed. Second, step in and test the darkness of the room. Seal any cracks that leak light with electrical tape. If your work space is ready you may enter the room with your empty SLR camera and unopened infrared film. Be sure you are in total darkness now. Begin by opening your package of infrared film and lay it onto your work space. Next, open the backside of your empty SLR camera by pulling on your film rewind knob. Place film flat side up in