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Re the black border, Terry. I’ve heard of a guy who machine cuts metal templates which sound like the real deal but I just use bits of mat board trimmed to various sizes I use (eg 120 on 8”x10” paper would be something like 7”x7”). I have the size marked on a bit of paper I use to focus and then set my easel blades a little wider on each side (4 blade easel helps here). Then after exposing for the negative I place my template along one corner/2 edges, burn in a few seconds, move the template to the opposite corners/edges and burn in again. I think there’s a better description on Ilford website somewhere.
It’s a little hit&miss, tricky to get the easel blades absolutely even on all sides but if I’m mounting it afterwards then any unevenness can be hidden. Regards, Michael Quote:
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Received yesterday, Martin. A very nice print of a cottage at Flatford, Suffolk (Constable country - your inspiration for the shot).
A very peaceful & timeless scene - helped by not having the intrusion of telegraph poles etc. I like the composition, using the river to lead the eye in. Super quality from that Fuji 690/65mm lens. Nicely printed on Adox MCC paper (a favourite of mine, too). You’ve used Bromophen developer - does that make an appreciable difference to, say, Multigrade? Thanks for the print-a nice addition to the collection! Michael |
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Regarding Bromophen, my main reason for using it, is because it has better keeping properties than most paper developers, in my experience. I keep the stock in 1lt bottles and then dilute 1+3, as per instructions, which works out perfectly for my 20x16 Nova slot processor. Many thanks, Martin
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Many thanks for the explanation Michael.
My way gives me more uneven black borders, whenever I occasionally do it, but I quite like the way it looks. I might cut a template or two like you have though, and see how it goes and if my printing style suits regular black borders. Terry S |
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Back from a trip away to find my print waiting, from TerryS.
Terry kikes to experiment, and this was with a Konica pop point, then printed on a Ilford Satin paper. I usually print on gloss, and it's nice to see a different surface 'in the flesh'. Many thanks Terry. |
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Yes, the 'Konica Pop' p+s cameras are one of my favourite carry everywhere cameras, being quite small, quick and easy to use and having quite a sharp lens for this type of camera. I have a few of these in a range of colours. Which colour I use, is dependent upon my mood really. The green one is a favourite, as it also reminds me that I usually have HP5+ in it. And after being scanner-less for quite some time, I am now back and will put the print in the gallery after this message. Terry S |
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Your experimental “low-key” print looks as it should in my view and I’m sure you’ll be able to employ the technique well, with the right project and subject matter. I’m curious what and when that will be, ‘til then I’ll be watching this space... Many thanks.
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