Paper negatives

[Emil Schildt]

Any tips on determining an ISO speed for paper? I was trying to make some today on Ilford Warmtone RC and was struggling with a starting base ISO.

I'd guess about 6

BUT if you change to FOMA RC paper, the iso is nearer to 10-12...

[Dhuiting]

Just curious, has anyone making paper negatives felt like the paper isn't as sharp as a regular negative would be?
I've read the other differences (like the ostensible orthochromatic-ness of it) but haven't seen any sharpness comparison.

[moizak]

Another couple from me, these ones souped in day old Caffenol-C


Abdemanaf I


Abdemanaf II by Moiz Abdulkader, on Flickr

[Emil Schildt]

LUCA - paper negative - 18x24cm

Gandolfi Precision - Boyer Saphir 300 4.5

[moizak]

LUCA - paper negative - 18x24cm

Gandolfi Precision - Boyer Saphir 300 4.5

Hi Emil,

Would love to know a little more about your lighting technique, exposure times etc......have you posted any info elsewhere?

[moizak]

Birds by Moiz Abdulkader, on Flickr

Testing out a new lens

[Emil Schildt]

sure - just make it simple:

White wall - one light at a slight angle in front of her - another light behind her, opposite side of the front light...

Due to the distance to the wall, it gets a nice grey tone.

I use flash - full power at F4.5 (would like to have a more powerful flash though).

I use FOMA paper as they tend to be a little more sensitive than say, Ilford...

Hi Emil,

Would love to know a little more about your lighting technique, exposure times etc......have you posted any info elsewhere?

[moizak]

sure - just make it simple:

White wall - one light at a slight angle in front of her - another light behind her, opposite side of the front light...

Due to the distance to the wall, it gets a nice grey tone.

I use flash - full power at F4.5 (would like to have a more powerful flash though).

I use FOMA paper as they tend to be a little more sensitive than say, Ilford...

Thank you

[altb44]

New here...but thought I'd post an image from a paper negative, 5 x 7 field camera.

[-88-]

13x18 cm FKD + industar 51. Very old Agfa grade2 paper.

Cherry Jo Candie by Jukka, on Flickr