Edward Meyers (aghalide@panix.com)
Sat, 02 Jan 1999 23:42:31 -0500 (EST)
On Sun, 3 Jan 1999, Mac Legrandi wrote:
> Hello!
>
> I saw a Bruce Davidson show in LA of his: The Brooklyn Gang. These are 35mm B&W from the 50s. The images are grainy and contrasty. 5x7 & 8x10s. The films today are so good you really can't get that effect.
>
> Anyone familiar with his images and how I can get the same effect? Obviously the contrast is not the problem. Any special film and developer combos?
>
> Thanks
>
> mac
>
>
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In the 50s Bruce used 400 speed black and white and often processed
in replenished D-76. This led to grainier results. You can get it
today by using outdated T-Max P3200 film and push the speed with
overdevelopment. Good luck.
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