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Yes, the right subject is right. As I've said before, I was taught (by my grandfather) to use ortho film for everything except portraits of women. Ortho film can be brutally sharp. I suppose that was the rational for soft focus lenses back in the day.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fred L
When I was learning photography in the late 30's and 40's ortho films were at least as common as panchromatic ones. I used to carry Tri-X ortho as well as Super XX. Oh how I miss Super XX. I still have a little Tri-X Ortho and am glad I ran across this info about the Carestream product.An order is going in today.Quote:
Originally Posted by premortho
Jim
It was always interesting to photograph people with a few freckles as those beneath the skin also showed up as very dark spots.Quote:
Originally Posted by premortho
I'm only half way through this wonderful thread. Lots of beautiful images and a wealth of info. I've been shooting X-ray for a few months. I try to control scratches and managed to get scratch free negatives roughly 8 out of 10. Have you folks tried repairing a scratched negative? I was thinking of pencils. Any other stuff?
Cheers,
Max
I have small bathroom which works as my darkroom when needed and I can use only one Paterson developing tray for developing, stop bath and fixing ;) I've used very fine sandpaper to smooth tray bottom and since then I didn't saw any scratches, but I don't touch the sheet until it's fixed and cleaned. Then I touch it only at the very edge and hang it to dry.
I've made safelight using three bright red LED's connected to 4xAA batteries and it works perfect. Light it bright and there is absolutely no fogging on the film.
Yes, but is more fussy than Tri-X Ortho. That product had three emulsion layers, fast, faster and pretty damn fast. Ektascan has one layer, fast. But, with careful metering, and not overdeveloping, it is sure good stuff! I use a Weston Master 111, and have had good results. When you cut this down to 4X5 (or 5X7) remember to notch the other corners so you will load the cut film holders correctly. And a good 2X yellow filter does good work with this film. When I started photography (in 1946), Ortho was the most common film used. Pan was only used for special occasions or special effects. Remember the red filter craze? I bought a couple rolls of pan to try the red filter sky effect, but gave it up. Looked too un-natural for me. Be careful, you've probably forgotten how much sharper ortho is then pan.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Noel
Mine is due Monday. I am looking forward to a few tests for EI and development prior to walking over the the lake with the 8x10.
Jim
look forward to seeing the photos Jim
Development? Don't you develop ortho film by inspection? I might add that I have been using a led safelight originally made for a bicycle. If you go this route, be sure to get one with a clear lens. That way you get the red led bulb. The color cut-off on led's is quite sharp.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Noel
10m, rotary 1:150 Rodinal
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