From: Hamish Stewart (hamish.stewart@wanadoo.fr)
Date: 02/06/00-04:59:52 PM Z
>Subject: re: Film
>Sent: 9/2/20 9:21
>Received: 6/2/0 13:03
>From: Liam Lawless, lawless@ic24.net
>Reply-To: alt-photo-process-l@sask.usask.ca
>To: alt-photo-process-l@sask.usask.ca
>
Liam wrote
>
>He insists on continuing to work the way he's always worked (via an
>interpos), and ideally wants something on a thick
>base that isn't easily scratched. I'll pass on all messages that have
>come in so far, for which thanks again, but
>suggestions are still welcome: either something that resembles N.33, or
>something like Aristatone, but faster (and on a
>thicker base if possible!)
>
Liam,
You had already indicated that Bergger film was not working okay, though
I have found it to be effective. For what it is worth I do the following.
Bergger BPF0 - 18, which is on a thick base, which I develop in HC-110
dilution A from 1.5 - 3 mins. Exposures are short. Then I use BPFO-10 for
the negative and develop in dilute paper dev for up to 3 mins max. BTW I
find that the Agfa neutol gives a little more contrast and density than
the PQ universal. Both films allow you to build up a lot of density and
time and dilution changes allow a lot of control. I would also report
that I have had no problems with mottling or streaking. Perhaps it was a
bad batch?
I'm happy with the results and Bergger film is available in all sizes and
is cheap here.
Sorry if I sound like stating the obvious but this film seems to work
well and is cheap here in Europe. Can I suggest a visit to
http://www.prophot.fr who list all Bergger products and pricing. Perhaps
it is possible to order direct from them...
Cheers
Hamish
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