Mark
Of course one has to "to match the exposure scale of the PT/PD to fit the
density range of the negative." I prefer to do so by giving an appropriate
exposure and developing in a manner which gives the density and gradation I
want. The method ofr getting the negative right first gives me prints with the
contrast range and gradation I am looking for..
As currently fashionable platinum printing tends, to my eye, to lose in
subtlety of gradation, I prefer to follow my method of getting the negative
right rather than using contrast controls. That is my preference. You do things
your way, I'll do things mine.
I am sorry that this upsets you so much.
Terry.
In a message dated 3/5/06 6:32:35 pm, Ender100@aol.com writes:
>
> Now perhaps you wish to explain that comment—there sure are a lot of people
> doing PT/PD printing and using some form of contrast control. For example,
> with your in camera negatives, you certainly have to match the exposure scale
> of the PT/PD to fit the density range of the negative. Though it is possible
> perhaps to print PD without any contrast control, I doubt that one could
> tell the difference between such a print and one made with a PD mix using an
> exposure scale up around Log 3.0.
>
> So, what's your point again? Contrast control degrades printed results?
> That's a new one to me. Looking forward to your explaination on that one.
>
> Best Wishes,
> Mark Nelson
>
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