Re: Where can I get the contrast!?


William Laven (wmlaven@platinotype.com)
Tue, 06 Jul 1999 12:34:32 -0700 (PDT)


>Pyro is by nature capable of high contrast development so there are
>definitely ways for you to get to N +3 or N+4, even with a DR of 2.0, and
>still get the stain. Basically you need to increase the pH of the working
>solution to make it more active. Try doubling (or even 4X) the amount of
>the B solution of Rollo Pyro. If your standard is 1:2:50, try 1:4:50 or
>1:8:50.

What would happen if you changed the amount of the A solution? I've heard
of people going from 1:2:100 to 1.25:2:100 or 1.5:2:100. What effect would
that have?

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