Re: Scanned Negative Shows Zone V
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Originally Posted by
neil poulsen
I've set my Zone VII at 1.35 density units. (Not subtracting FB+f.) This is the density that I like for a Zone VII on Ilford Warmtone exposed at the same exposure used to achieve a Zone 1 minimum exposure maximum black.
This density value is consistent with the Zone VII that John Sexton uses. (May not be exact; but, it's close.)
As mine is showing 1.42 on print its looking a little dark to me and I would like it a touch brighter. To to this am I right in thinking that I need to reduce development time on the next test, maybe by 20% to see how that prints
Re: Scanned Negative Shows Zone V
That's close enough. Nonetheless, you might try developing a smidge more. I just read your last point. If the tone looks dark on a print, then you need to develop a bit more.
Re: Scanned Negative Shows Zone V
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Originally Posted by
IanBarber
Interesting Alan.
Out of interest, can you remember how you created the Zone VIII negative
Ian
Sounds like you've got the problem sorted, but my Zone VIII negative was created from a white card in sunlight, exposed using my personal EI, then developed for Zone VIII density.
Re: Scanned Negative Shows Zone V
Thanks everyone for your input, everything is working to my satisfaction now.
Ian