Re: Camera film for enlarged negatives?

Soemarko LC-1, Beers, and other developers are also useful.

Dave in Wyoming

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff Morris" <jm@jeffmorris.com>
To: <alt-photo-process-l@sask.usask.ca>
Sent: Saturday, August 28, 2004 7:23 AM
Subject: Re: Camera film for enlarged negatives?

> Processing the ortho film in Selectol-soft (or even dilute Dektol) will
> also help with the contrast and control.
>
>
> On Saturday, August 28, 2004, at 08:12 AM, Dave Rose wrote:
>
> > I use 4x5 camera film to create interpositives, then enlarge the
> > images onto
> > lith film for a final negative. You can always use neutral density
> > filters
> > to 'slow down' exposures, thus gaining a greater degree of control.
> > I've
> > never had a problem using camera film during this process.
> >
> > Lith film is less expensive than camera film and it's easier to deal
> > with
> > since you can use it under a red safelight. Continuous tone camera
> > film
> > offers the advantage of lower contrast.
> >
> > Best regards,
> > Dave Rose
> > Powell, Wyoming
> >
> >
> >> Hi,
> >> Does the speed of regular camera film make it a big problem
> >> for use in making enlarged negatives?
> >> Would I be better off using the Freestlye ortho film?
> >> Imput is appreciated!
> >> thanks,
> >> Robert Newcomb
Received on Sat Aug 28 21:34:40 2004