From: Ryuji Suzuki -- JF7WEX (RSuzuki@MIT.EDU)
Date: 02/04/03-06:46:08 PM Z
From: "Christina Z. Anderson" <zphoto@montana.net>
Subject: spotting negs
Date: Tue, 04 Feb 2003 17:21:07 -0700
> I have to spot some interpositives; I have spotone and crocein scarlet. If
> I am printing onto ortho con-tone film, would one or the other be better?
> Do both actually provide enough density to block light?
I recommend black. There is Kodak Opaque Black for negatives. This one
comes with a perfect instruction on how to store it properly but not
how to use it properly. There is also Dyene negative retoucher, which
comes with black, red and conditioner. I also have Perfect Opaque
Liquid. The latter two are made by Retouch Methods Co. I have no idea
what is still sold today...
The 1983 instruction sheet from Dyene says they will be pleased to
send you more information on any of these products. It may be
worthwhile checking in with them if you retouch film frequently.
If you need lightening of some area, they recommend red dye on the
back of the film. Fine retouching is made on the coated side with
black opaque dye. Make contact prints during the retouching prcess to
confirm desired effect.
-- Ryuji Suzuki "You're crazy man, there's no one here but me and my machines!" (Neil Young)
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