Jeff_1630
22-Nov-2003, 20:57
I thinking about starting a project using Polariod 4x5 film and specifically 55. I was hoping to get a useable print and a negative that could be used for scanning (it could be a little thin). Reading up in AA Polaroid Land Photography, Ansel talks about pre exposure. I'm wondering if this is worth trying 55 to get better neg density.
From what I can gather, you could expose (I assume a midtone, I'm not sure here) to Zone III which according to AA's data is about were black with slight texture is for the print. In essence (I think) you would give some density to the neg (which gives density at zone II) while giving very little to the print. After pre exposure, you would then expose at a more normal amount, giving full density to the print and negative.
Like I said, I'm just fleshing this out in my head and thought I'd think out loud. Any thoughts? Am I crazy?
thanks
From what I can gather, you could expose (I assume a midtone, I'm not sure here) to Zone III which according to AA's data is about were black with slight texture is for the print. In essence (I think) you would give some density to the neg (which gives density at zone II) while giving very little to the print. After pre exposure, you would then expose at a more normal amount, giving full density to the print and negative.
Like I said, I'm just fleshing this out in my head and thought I'd think out loud. Any thoughts? Am I crazy?
thanks