Paper negatives

[jnantz]

Dave and Peter

what do you rate the paper at and what kind of day ?
paper is weird stuff, lots of fun!

I always thought it was ISO 6 but Ron Mowrey always said ISO 24. what do you 2 get ?
my results are atypical because my paper is never fresh so ...

best
John

[Peter De Smidt]

Hey, John. I just put in the order for some of the paper, and so I don't have any experience to share yet. Hopefully, I'll have some soon!

[dave_whatever]

I've been metering the RC MGIV as ISO 6, or ISO 3 if used with a yellow filter, overcast light. The negs aren't the densest though even then. This matches with the Ilford documentation as they suggest ISO 3-6. Definitely had better results carefully spot metering and assuming I'll get barely 4 zones from black to white if used bare, and maybe 6-7 with the yellow filter.

[peter brooks]

Yep, I've always used ISO 3 or 6 also.

[jnantz]

thanks for your infos ..!
to be honest I was amazed when Ron M said he rates it at iso 24
I think usually rate at 6ish ...
but these days I use a Buford Stick ...

[paulbarden]

I’ve always exposed MGIV at 6 ASA sans filter, and 3ASA if I use a yellow filter (recommended). Contrast is better (lower, more shadow information) if I use a yellow filter.

[jnantz]

this was done during golden hour in southern New England not sure what I rated the paper at ( it was expired Ilf (rebranded ) rcmg .. handheld in a graflex D for 7 seconds. developed in caffenol in room light (not red light)

[jnantz]

here's another
expired Ilf (rebranded ) rcmg .. handheld in a graflex D for 7 seconds. developed in caffenol in room light (not red light)
I met this guy after he went swimming at a local beach. he wasn't really from around here, was in his late teens or early 20s
and didn't realize the bay was cold still. the Atlantic up here is always cold but in march, this guy was funny. he held still
for 7 seconds and asked me if I had any booze to give him, I laughed. it only takes 7 seconds to make an impression

[NedL]

I like that first one and the second has interesting colors... hmm... developing in room-light... hmmm. Only time I've done that was for sabattier. You're making me want to go out and make some more paper negatives!

[paulbarden]

this was done during golden hour in southern New England not sure what I rated the paper at ( it was expired Ilf (rebranded ) rcmg .. handheld in a graflex D for 7 seconds. developed in caffenol in room light (not red light)

You're MAD, John - MAAAAAAD!!! (keep up the good work)