A good time to learn to use split filtration. Use magenta to expose for high
contrast (generally the time to get a deep black), then Yellow to soften the
highlights and fill in midtones. Dodge and burn seperately. You will have
much greater control of your print.
Richard Heather
Guy Glorieux wrote:
> At last my darkroom is finished. It's almost 3 years since we've moved
> here and it took me that long to re-instate my darkroom.
>
> But it's done now and I'm ready to print with my Omega 4x5 enlarger. It
> has a Super Chromega Dichroid color head and I can dial the contrast
> filters from the color head, using Yellow and Magenta.
>
> Everything is set up, my trays are filled with fresh chemicals, my
> enlarger is focussed for my first print at home after 3 years... But,
> rats, I've lost the reference sheet showing which filtrations to dial-in
> for each contrast number. Rats, rats, rats... -:((
>
> Can anybody help?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Guy
>
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