My point is that Type 55 can be used successfully with pt/pd and
other alt-processes as long as it's not underexposed. I believe there
is also limited control in development though I base this only on
"anecdotal" evidence -- I haven't tested it rigorously. I make most
of my negs 8x10 these days and if Polaroid made Type 55 that size
I'd use it.
As to Terry's comment about the zone system elsewhere in this
thread, I think he is mistaken. The zone system, the use of
step-tablets, or any other method of contrast control, can be
applied to any photographic printing process. It's a matter of
calibrating your film exposure and development to fit whatever
printing process you are using. That the zone system may have been
designed for use with commercially manufactured gelatin silver paper
is irrelevent. I think this sleeping dog was discussed at great
length last year so maybe we should let it lie.
Regards to all,
Keith
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