Re: what do i do with 4x5 film negatives

Hi Rob,
      If you're unhappy with the smallish size of 4x5 contact prints you
should look into a 4x5 enlarger. Along with the enlarger, a 135mm or 150mm
enlarging lens is necessary to cover the large format. If you're patient and
look you're sure to find a bargin these days since more people are moving
digital..... that way you won't be forced into cropping. If you have a
computer you could go that way but it may require a bit of hardware and
software depending on what you may or may not already have.....besides the
computer itself you would need a decent scanner with a transparency unit, an
image editing program like photoshop and a good printer preferably a 6 color
model. Good luck.
Mike

In a message dated 9/23/01 11:37:30 AM, rahji@rahji.com writes:

<< Hi,

I am building a wooden camera that will take 4x5 film backs. I was planning
on just loading the film backs with 4x5 pieces of RC paper. If I were to
load it with 4x5 sheets of FILM instead, what can I do with the film
negative once I've exposed and developed it? Can I still only contact print
it? It's obviously too big for the enlarger unless I wanted to "crop" it
right? Sorry if this is a silly question.

Thanks,
Rob >>
Received on Sun Sep 23 12:55:53 2001