Re: Paper or Film?

Paper is less expensive and requires longer exposure time. Film is easily
enlarged and will capture the proper tonal range (paper will not properly
record orange/red).

My recommendation is to use film whenever possible, as it offers you the best
quality and capabilities. Paper's inexpensive quality is good when you are
making a 16X20 camera (did that, won't do it again <g>).

Cheers -

george

--- David Weiss <gkardmw@yahoo.com> wrote:
> 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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