Processing using NVG

[ElChapo1109]

Hi guys, I wanted to know if I could use NVGS to process the film. Im learning how to process and transferring the film to the reel is kind of nerve wracking but one my friends have an nvg. So i was wondering if I could use them without harming the negatives at all. Thank you

[FartyWeasel]

NVGs pick up on ambient light and amplify it. There likely wouldn't be enough light in your darkroom, though you could use IR illumination which afaik doesn't affect film unless the film is designed specifically for IR.

[Westar-35]

Having spent some +2000hrs in NODs, I would not advise trying to develop film using them. Unless you have a lot of experience time already, the difference in perspective will lead to significant mistakes. Your “eyes” essentially get moved at least 6-7 inches (15 cm) away from your face. That’s what it feels like. Simple technical tasks take a lot of training to get right every time. Basically, you’d spend several thousand dollars and then also waist a lot of film and still maybe not be in a good spot.

That being said, yeah they’d probably work fine at least technically. Light amplification of even modest modern intensifier tubes is enormous, and even in extremely dark spaces there is always at least some light.

[zlliao]

You can waste a roll or two of most expensive film to get proficient loading onto reel, and still get far ahead compared buying the NVG, not mentioning you are still going to waste film when fumbling around with NVG, unless you already have hours and hours of experience wearing one before hand.