There are many methods for controlling the range of densities on a black and whi te negative. For example, highly diluted 'pre-developers' used in conjunction w ith development in normal concentration.
I was thinking that, since the rate of chemical reaction between the silver on t he film and the developer is dependent on the temperature of the developer as we ll as concentration and time, one should be able to control the magnitude of dev elopment in shadow areas relative to highlight areas through a period of develop ment in a cold developer solution. Development in a solution at normal temperat ure may be used to bring up highlight areas after shadows have come to full deve lopment in the cold solution.
I have never tried this and there may be no advantage to doing so. I thought I' d ask about it because someone out there may have tried it. Any thoughts on the matter are appreciated.
Regards,
Jason
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