Lith film or not??
Robert Newcomb (rnewcomb@athensnet.com)
Wed, 06 Aug 1997 23:01:45 -0400
>Date: Wed, 06 Aug 1997 13:12:48 -0600 (MDT)
>From: Wayde Allen <allen@boulder.nist.gov>
>Subject: Lith film for enlarged negatives
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>Lith film has often been mentioned on this list for making enlarged
>negatives, and I just got a small box from Freestyle to try. I have a few
>questions though. First, since Freestyle sells repackaged bulk film,
>there were no datasheets that came with the box, and I'm wondering what
>safelight can be used? The catalog says simply to use a red safelight.
>Does this mean that the usual OC safelight filter should not be used?
>
>Additionally, I'm curious about the developer concentration. Dektol seems
>to be the most commonly suggested developer, but should it be used diluted
>as for paper 1:2 or as I have occasionally seen 1:10? I tend to use D-72
>mixed according to Maxim Muir's extended life, split stock formula, but
>assume that this should be essentially equivalent to Dektol.
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>- Wayde
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Photo Warehouse does sell a continous tone sheet film in 20 inch wide sizes
at good prices. (just a reminder)
Robert