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RE: STARTING POINT



DEAR JEAN & GREG,
	Thanks 2U2!
		CHEERS!
			BOB

-----Original Message-----
From: Gregg Kemp [mailto:gregg@roanokesound.com] 
Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2008 8:02 PM
To: alt-photo-process-l@usask.ca
Subject: Re: STARTING POINT

ISO 6 is a good starting point. Working with pinhole cameras for 30  
some years, I favor low contrast graded papers.  Most recently I have  
been using Oriental Seagull grade #2 from Freestyle camera and like it  
a lot.

Gregg

On Apr 17, 2008, at 3:20 PM, BOB KISS wrote:

> DEAR LIST,
> 	I recall in the distant past that there had been some discussion of
> using silver gelatin enlarging paper in a view camera, eg, 4X5 sheet  
> film
> holders to produce a paper negative.
> 	What I am hoping for is a starting point for an equivalent "ISO"
> speed for the paper.  Even a ball park would be great for me to start
> testing.  I know that it will vary with manufacturer and other  
> variables but
> it is nice to have some idea to save time.
> 	I am not worried about image quality.I am just trying to get an idea
> of some suggested ISO.
> 	Thanks in advance.
> 		CHEERS!
> 			BOB
>
>
> Please check my website: http://www.bobkiss.com/
>
> "Live as if you are going to die tomorrow.  Learn as if you are  
> going to
> live forever".  Mahatma Gandhi
>
>

Gregg Kemp
gregg@roanokesound.com
http://www.greggkemp.com


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