Yes, but the prints are incredibly sharp. It's a style. Hans Namuth in the Darkroom 2 book put out by Lustrum Press explained why he used a point source. He liked the way the transitions from light to dark are very sudden.
I'm all set to try out a point source using a socket adaptor and halogen bulb. I just need the transformer.
You have to be careful when focusing with a point source because you can actually focus on different layers in the emulsion. You don't want to focus on the base layer, LOL.
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