Re: liquid light on eggs

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From: Judy Seigel (jseigel@panix.com)
Date: 04/09/00-11:02:20 PM Z

On Sun, 9 Apr 2000, Campos & Davis Photos wrote:

> The main problem with most "liquid light" emulsions is that they are
> slow and low contrast.
> I don't see why anyone would want a slower emulsion so long as the
> contrast was correct. Contrast is a perceived quality which is subject
> to a number of variables. An emulsion which is inherently more
> contrasty can be made less contrasty be various means, but not visa
> versa.

A number of the commercial emulsions are now Variable Contrast, including
the one from Kentmere sold by Silverprint in London and by Luminos in the
US. Also Cachet Black Magic is variable contrast. Post-Factory Issue #3
has 5 pages about these emulsions, past & present, including test results,
etc.

Judy

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