Film comparison
Kodak Ektachrome Professional Infrared EIR vs Kodak High Speed Infrared (HIE)
- Ektachrome Professional Infrared EIR is 1.3 stops faster (ISO 200 vs 80).
- They use different processes: Ektachrome Professional Infrared EIR is E-6, High Speed Infrared (HIE) is BW.
Side by side
| Specification | Ektachrome Professional Infrared EIR | High Speed Infrared (HIE) |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kodak | Kodak |
| Type | Colour slide | Black & white |
| Box speed | ISO 200 | ISO 80 |
| Process | E-6 | B&W |
| Formats | 35mm | 35mm, 120, 220, 4x5 |
| Grain | — | — |
| Contrast | — | — |
| Latitude | — | — |
| Saturation | — | — |
| Price, 35mm | — | — |
| Price, 120 | — | — |
| Availability | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Rows that differ are in bold. Prices are typical UK prices and change often.
How they look
- Ektachrome Professional Infrared EIR
- Infrared-sensitive false-colour slide film on ESTAR base, sensitive from 380 to 900 nm, used with a No. 12 yellow filter. Kodak gives EI 200 (daylight, Process E-6) or EI 100 in Process AR-5, with exposure latitude of only plus or minus half a stop; Wikipedia dates the end of production to 2009.
- High Speed Infrared (HIE)
- Infrared-sensitive high-speed black-and-white film sensitive to about 900 nm, with moderately high contrast; famous for glowing foliage. EI 80 daylight, 200 tungsten (Wikipedia list).
Which suits what
Better pick: Ektachrome Professional Infrared EIR
Infrared, Landscape
Both work well
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Better pick: High Speed Infrared (HIE)
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