I'm interested in trying paper negatives in my studio 8x10 to do portraits. Does 8x10 paper need to be cut down to fit the holders? Is any particular paper more suited to portraits than others? I'm planning on using my Speedotron gear for lighting. I'd like a more continuous tone result than, say, a wet plate look. My plan is to use some older uncoated lenses to help with the high contrast. Any advice welcome!
“You often feel tired, not because you've done too much, but because you've done too little of what sparks a light in you.”
― Alexander Den Heijer, Nothing You Don't Already Know
Hi Peter .. yes the paper has to have about 1/32 of an inch trimmed off of it or maybe it is 1/16th of an inch. you'll have to do a few tests to determine your ISO, sometimes it's 24 other times its 6, it all depends on the blue-ness of the light. you can adjust the contrast with darkroom filters or flashing your paper if you find it to be too contrasty. don't make the mistake of pulling your print before it develops completely, a lot of paper negative users do that and they stunt their negative. im not sure what developer you use but I used to love using 2 baths, 1 that was fresh until the image appears, then one that is more exhausted to help with the mid tones .. sounds like a fun project! good luck John
Thanks, John!
“You often feel tired, not because you've done too much, but because you've done too little of what sparks a light in you.”
― Alexander Den Heijer, Nothing You Don't Already Know
can't wait to see what you do with itOriginally Posted by Peter De Smidt
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