Having read of the differences in final prints between using a diffused light so urse or condenser, I am curious to see the differences on my own prints. Not ha ving oodles of $, space, etc., I must use only my D2 (condenser). I was wonderi ng if I placed a thin, opaque plastic sheet under the condenser & over the neg. carrier if that might create the conditions to guage a real difference between t he two? (Adjusting for a new D-max).

I notice that my contact prints (4x5) have much better tonal scale & detail in t he denser parts of the negative - is this a result of a print made without the e ffects of the condenser? Thanks for any feedback I really enjoy this forum and am learning lots! Cheers, Matthew.