Re: Paper or Film?

The big advantage of paper is that it can be handled under a safelight.
Don't fret about it's tonal range etc, it's a great learning tool. I'd guess
that the biggest argument in favor of 4x5 ids the greater fariety of films,
film holders, varieties of cameras that can be adapted, etc. Also, not many
folks have access to a 5x7 enlarger. Good luck. you'll do fine and everybody
will have great fun being more creative than they knew they could be.
----- Original Message -----
From: "David Weiss" <gkardmw@yahoo.com>
To: <Pinhole-Discussion@pinhole.com>
Sent: Wednesday, October 02, 2002 6:04 PM
Subject: [pinhole-discussion] Paper or Film?

> Hi everyone,
>
> I have been lurking for about a month now, and thought I
> would start to get involved. I am a rank amateur compared to
> the rest of you, so pardon my ignorance with pinholing.
>
> I am a high school science teacher, all female catholic
> school. Some students know my interest in photography and
> have used their feminine powers to persuade me to head a
> photo club. I though making a pinhole camera would be a nice
> start. I have seen plans and other details on the web meant
> for 5th graders, but thought that they would enjoy it too.
>
> My question: What is the main advantages/disadvantages of
> using film vs paper negatives? I know that paper would
> normally have a much longer exposure time, but is that the
> only disadvantage of the paper negative? I am wondering if
> the tonal range is too compressed or something else I am not
> aware of? ( I am also familiar with the relative
> difficulties in developing paper and film).
>
> Also, why is 4x5 the preferred size? I would have thought
> 5x7 would be popular, but it does not seem that way from my
> preliminary investigations. Especially with the paper
> negatives--the paper is very common in this size.
>
> I have a darkroom at home and am aware of basic techniques so
> share your opinions with confidence!
>
> BTW, I bought a ROUND Altoid tin the other day (curiously
> sour lemon candy) and am about to try a round paper negative
> for my first crack at this genre. Seemed like a natural. I
> am thinking of taking some pinhole photos of things with
> arches, that are basically round, and with the round
> negative, well, it appeals to me.
>
> I have really enjoyed all of the photos I have seen that
> everyone has taken so far.
>
> Thanks for your time, folks
>
> Dave
>
>
>
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Received on Wed Oct 2 21:10:15 2002