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    Really old Azo

    I saw an auction for a pack of 144 sheets, 5x7, g2 azo expired in 1945! I figured for $16 shipped it might be worth a shot

    Earlier tonight I printed some 45 negatives on it.... WOW! Not only is it still good but the paper has a very nice tone I have not seen with other, newer g2 azo.

    It is a low g2 or a high g1 now but still very useable...who knew!


    I had heard old azo is often still good
    david

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    Re: Really old Azo

    How are you exposing it? Light bulb on a hanging cord or some kind of contact printer?

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    Re: Really old Azo

    I have a lamp that I can raise/lower over the contact frame.
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    Re: Really old Azo

    Great find! That is the original stuff which was a little softer than the later stuff made in Brazil or Canada. It likely has lost little if any contrast or brilliance!

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