KODAK TRI-X AEROGRAPHIC Film 2403 and KODAK TRI-X AERECON Film SO-050 are panchromatic, negative aerial camera films that have high speed, moderate contrast, and extended red sensitivity for the reduction of haze effects. The photographic properties of these two films are virtually identical; the physical properties differ due to the difference in base thickness.
Their ESTAR Base and ESTAR Thin Base provide flexibility, moisture resistance, high tear resistance, and excellent dimensional stability. These films have highly hardened emulsions which provide high acutance, or improved image sharpness, and permit high-temperature rapid processing in modern continuous processing machines.
These films can be processed in the KODAK VERSAMAT Film Processor, Model 11 or 1140, with KODAK VERSAMAT 885 Chemicals, KODAK VERSAMAT 641 Chemicals, or KODAK VERSAMAT Chemicals, Type A. KODAK TRI-X AEROGRAPHIC Film 2403 can also be processed at normal temperatures in conventional rewind equipment, such as the Gordon/Morse M-10 Developing Outfit (Military Designator: B-5) using a variety of Kodak black-and-white developers.
Caution: KODAK TRI-X AEROGRAPHIC and AERECON Films are susceptible to static markings at low relative humidities. These films are packaged at the optimum relative humidity (45 to 50 percent) and are maintained at this level by the sealed package. In conditions of low relative humidity, these films should be loaded and used immediately after the package is opened, before the film becomes too dry. The camera should be checked to see that all its parts are grounded adequately. Also, these films should be handled carefully during all loading, unloading, and preprocessing operations.
APPLICATIONS
KODAK TRI-X AEROGRAPHIC Film 2403 is a high-speed film for use in low-altitude, large-scale aerial mapping for photogrammetry, or in mapping at low light levels caused by low solar altitudes.
KODAK TRI-X AERECON Film SO-050 is suitable for reconnaissance under minimum levels of illumination.
BASE
2403 Film: 3.9-mil(0.10 mm) ESTAR Base with dyed-gel backing
SO-050 Film: 2.5-mil(0.063 mm) ESTAR Thin Base with dyed-gel backing
TOTAL FILM THICKNESS
The nominal total thickness (unprocessed) of each film is: 2403 Film: 4.55 mils (0.115 mm)
This includes emulsion—0.45 mils (0.010 mm), base—
3.9mils (0.10 mm) and dyed-gel backing—0.20 mil (0.005 mm).
SO-050 Film: 3.15 mils (0.080 mm)
This includes emulsion—0.45 mils (0.011 mm), base—
2.5mils (0.063 mm) and dyed-gel backing—0.20 mil (0.005 mm).
WEIGHT
The weight of each film (unprocessed), conditioned in equilibrium with 50 percent relative humidity, is:
2403 Film: 0.037 lbs⁄sq ft2 (0.0168 kg⁄ft2)
SO-050 Film: 0.021 lbs⁄sq ft2 (0.0095 kg⁄ft2)
