Re: paper negative tricks

G.Penate wrote:

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> From: "Matti Koskinen" <mjkoskin@koti.soon.fi>
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>>I finally got my wooden 4x5 camera lightproof and taken few test shots
>>using paper negatives.....
>>Problem with paper negative seems to be the total lack of details in the
>>sky, getting the sky with some clouds make the print look more "real".
>>
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> One way is to use film instead of paper and also use a red filter.
>
> Guillermo
>

yes, film would be an ideal solution, but to develop it is the problem.
It's fairly easy to develop a paper negative in my minimal darkroom (a
closet which is the only place I can darken totally) but to develop a
film, as the only way would be to develop sheet film is in trays, and I
think that would just be a mess. First thing would be to put the film
first in the stop bath or fixer. But having a safelight makes things
little bit easier. Litho film is one thing I'm going to give a try, but
it's also high-contrast. And pinhole day is coming soon...

thanks

-matti
mjkoskin@koti.soon.fi

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Received on Sat Apr 13 10:37:29 2002