We use Kentmere Variable Contrast resin coated paper which is fantastic for
paper negs. Kodak paper has their name printed on the back so this appears
on the final picture, but Kentmere doe snot have the name on it. Ilford is
also good, but the Kentmere can make a very low contrast print and retain a
very deep black aswell.
Hope that is of use.
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London N10 2BT - UK
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----- Original Message -----
From: Judy Seigel <jseigel@panix.com>
To: <alt-photo-process-l@skyway.usask.ca>
Sent: 17 December 1999 00:17
Subject: Re: Paper negatives
> Gene,
>
> I'm in last minute crunch to get to printer so no time for detail, but
> PF#4 has article on paper negs, and it seems which kind to use is .... a
> personal choice. For obvious reasons (lies flat, not fiber) most prefer
> RC, but others prefer fiber base. How's that for definitive answer?
>
> However, I'm curious when you say "large sheets". Do you have such a large
> camera, or is it pinhole?
>
> Judy
>
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>
> On Thu, 16 Dec 1999 erobkin@uwc.edu wrote:
>
> > I am starting a series of experiments using large sheets of printing
paper
> > to make in-camera negatives. My first crude attempt succeeded very well
but
> > before I get deeply into this I'd like to know what papers other people
may
> > have tried and how they worked.
> >
> > Yes I know, check the archives, but as I remember most of that
concentrated
> > on separating the top layer of RC paper from the rest without much
detail on
> > just what paper was involved. I'd like to avoid the separation step.
My
> > experiment used intact paper and worked just fine assuming ASA of 1 with
12
> > seconds exposure at f8 in the camera. Great detail, very encouraging.
Gave
> > a good print and the pale Kodak logo on the back did not print through.
At
> > the moment I am guessing that RC paper is the way to go.
> >
> > On another note, I am trying to locate some process lenses with FL's in
the
> > 800 mm range and above for another experiment. So far the two I located
had
> > price tags way out of my reach. I've restricted myself to a sub poverty
> > budget for this one. Does anyone have any information to share on
sources
> > to check out for these. For what it's worth I've several lenses in the
200
> > mm FL range and lower. Maybe someone will entertain a trade. Off line
> > communications on the lenses would probably be best.
> >
> > Many thanks.
> >
> > Eugene Robkin
> >
> >
>
>
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