I want to load this image for my first blog post. I feel very relaxed whenever I look this image and details of the print are here:
Paper: Ilfrord Multigrade IV Fiber 1K Glossy
Paper Size: 24x30.5 cm (9½x12in)
Image Size: 18x27.5 cm (7¼x10¾in)
Developer: Dektol 1+2 (2 min.)
Toner: Kodak Rapid Selenium Toner
Film Format: 35 mm
This paper is one of my favorite paper. It has a delightful Dmax (maximum density of blacks) and pure whites. Moreover it has a glossy surface. Also it reacts well with the contrast filters 0 to 5 grade. In selenium toner blacks are turning a little purple blacks and they gains more details. My only complain about this paper is its thickness. I would prefer more thicker one. For more detail about paper you can click this link.
Very nice print!
ReplyDeleteDo you remember what exposure time and filter?
Randy
Hi Randy
DeleteAs I remember filter was 3.5. I am using 400 ISO films at 250 and for this reason my negatives are slightly low contrast in normal contrast scenes.
I couldn't remember the exact exposure time but I generally adjust my printing times around 40 seconds. I feel comfortable at this exposure time for burning and dogging stuff.
Taylan
Taylan, an issue I am having his very brief exposure times with some paper. With Ilford Matte finish I can do 40 sec if the enlarger is stopped down to f/16, but with Ilford VC glossy I can't go beyond 15 sec. How do you handle variability in paper sensitivity?
ReplyDelete(BTW, I have a simple Bessler enlarger.)
Thanks! Hope you will be willing to share experience in your blog.
Randy
I do noting :). I never face such a problem. I used Durst enlargers before but they never be problem, too. I can adjust the illumination of my enlarger but I never need to adjust. If I were you, I change the lamp of the enlarger with the lower power one.
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