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Paper Negatives
I am currently trying out exposing onto paper with a 10x8 and would appreciate any tips from those with experience on this, especially with regard to choice of developer and control of contrast. The paper I am using is Ilford RC multigrade.
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Hi Pete,
Controlling contrast is the key. If you do a straight exposure of a piece of paper then contrast will probably be through the roof. There are some thing you can do to tame it: A. Develop the paper in a weak print developer or use film developer. B. Use a yellow filter which tends to overcome the paper's sensitivity to blue light. C. Pre-expose the paper to a weak light. D. Overexpose the paper and give it a briefer time in the developer. Here's a couple of posts on my blog that might be helpful: http://www.theonlinedarkroom.com/201...tives.html?m=1 And one from Andrew Sanderson, one of the foremost exponents on paper negs: http://www.theonlinedarkroom.com/201...tives.html?m=1 |
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and my 3d worth.
http://boxesbellows.blogspot.co.uk/2...negatives.html |
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Great post Andrea. Lots of good tips.
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Thanks for the info Brock.
By the way, both your links are the same.... Alan |
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Here's the proper link: http://www.theonlinedarkroom.com/201...-negs.html?m=1 |
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Thanks Brock.
Just been catching up with your latest blog entries. Excellent stuff! Alan |
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Agreed- the chair photo is lovely.
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Thanks very much Brock. My own thoughts were moving along similar lines. Have been trying a 00 grade filter in front of the lens which seems to help.
Pete |
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A yellow filter in front of the camera 'lens' including pinhole, is also very helpful to the negative in giving a wider range of tones and lowering the contrast slightly. An extra stop of exposure is required. I have also tried diluting the paper developer for the neg but found this to be of no use, although the author of the book I read it in did, so worth trying for yourself. Terry S |
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