Re: Sun as light source

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From: Lisa Reddig (lisa@julianrichards.com)
Date: 05/05/03-03:06:39 PM Z


Bill

I'd start at a couple of minutes. Depending on the pigment and the
negative, with full sun light I've done any were from 1 minute to 4 minutes.

Lisa

> Hello.
> I realize my question is one that will depend on many variables in order
> to get an answer, but I am looking for ballpark figures only to help me
> get started. So...
> What time frames should I be expecting when using the sun, let's say on
> completely sunny days with no overcast, for contact printing gum using
> Pot. Di.? I've read that the sun gives faster exposure times as opposed
> to using artificial lighting; correct? If this is true I just don't
> know how much faster. I live in northwestern Montana so humidity is
> low. And I will be shooting for 2, maybe 3, exposures to process the
> image fully. Again, I'm just looking for starting points...nothing in
> stone. Any recommendations are appreciated. Thank you.
>
> Regards,
> Bill-
>


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