“I especially like to use SFX 200 for the striking effects it produces when foliage is producing infrared in the spring and summer when the sun shines,” he says. “Unlike some other infrared film, it can be handled in daylight with no special precautions, so it is very easy to use in the mountains where I spend much of my time.” - Dave Butcher - http://www.ilfordphoto.com/photocommunity/featurearticle.asp?n=14
A selection of images I have shot using the SFX film, shot using a red filter for an increased effect of the film.
To get the best out of this film it is essential to use a deep red filter, otherwise there will be very little effect noticeable.
“Without the filter, the film behaves much as ILFORD HP5+ film would if you rated it at ISO200,” he explains. “However, with the filter it gives an effect similar to using two filters at the same time: a deep red filter to darken skies and increase contrast with clouds etc. and a green filter to lighten any green foliage which gives off infrared light. A good example is seen in my mountain shot of Kinderscout from Cracken Edge." - Butcher - http://www.ilfordphoto.com/photocommunity/featurearticle.asp?n=14
Shooting with SFX or another infrared film always works best on a bright day with a high contrast subject.
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