From: Carl Weese (cweese@earthlink.net)
Date: 09/27/01-10:26:55 AM Z
David,
You will need full "cross polarization", that is, polarizing screens on the
lights and a filter on the lens, otherwise you'll get hazy flare on the
print surface. (At least this is invariably the case with larger platinum
prints--it may be that you could get away without the filters with little
4x5's, but I doubt it). I think it's best to use color slide film to capture
some of the platinum print's color information. Avoid the most highly
saturated films like Velvia.
You'll want a longer than normal lens to copy small prints and leave room
for the lighting equipment. For Nikon, the 105 Micro-Nikkor would certainly
be ideal.---Carl
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>From: Nash Computer Technology <nashcom@btinternet.com>
>To: Alt Photo <alt-photo-process-l@sask.usask.ca>
>Subject: Copying prints
>Date: Thu, Sep 27, 2001, 11:59 AM
>
> Hi
>
> I've been asked to make 35mm slides from some of my original platinum
> prints, and wondered if anyone could advise on how to get the best results.
> I think I know the basics of copying - keep the artwork and camera perfectly
> parallel, and light evenly from 45degrees from two opposite sides.
>
> However, I don't know what film to use (whether colour or b&w (Agfa
> Scala?)). Also, is it necessary to use a polariser on the camera and/or on
> the lights?
>
> Also, I don't have a 35mm camera, but I should be able to enlist the help of
> a friend with a Leica SLR or a Nikon. Is there an 'ideal' lens for this
> sort of work (my originals are 5x4").
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> David Nash
>
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