Re: paper negative tricks

> I finally got my wooden 4x5 camera lightproof and taken few test shots
> using paper negatives. Results are fine, but some recent talk here (esp.
> diluting developer) made me search for methods for better tonality.
> Flashing (ie. pre-exposure) was one I've already tried, but these tests
> showed a little increase in details. Diluting the developer is next
> thing I'm going to try, but still there are other methods, using
> multigrade filter for example. 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". Does anybody of you know some web-pages
> to look for more information? Google search finds tons of pages not
> necessarily related with the subject. As I scan the paper negatives,
> there's also the possibilty to use computer to improve the prints, but
> if the scan shows no details, I'm not going to add some nice clouds from
> other pictures :-)

    Most paper is blue sensitive or orthochromatic so both the blue sky and
    clouds look white. Panchromatic film or paper will help.
Received on Sun Apr 14 08:24:43 2002