I know there are englargers, but is it possible to reduce the size of film negative?
I know there are englargers, but is it possible to reduce the size of film negative?
You can do it digitally by scanning and writing a new negative to film with a film recorder like a LightJet or LVT.
You could also photograph the negative and then contact print a copy to another sheet of film to reverse it again. You can also do this using an enlarger if you can make the geometry work.
Yes, of course... even you can reduce size hundreds of times. Depending on the ratio there are several choices. If reduction is to be to 1/4 I'd reverse the enlarging lens. If if was to 1/2 of the size then I'd use a Rodagon D or R, perhaps reversed.
It's important to note that the copied negative would be a positive, so reversal process would be necessary, or making a contact copy of the reduction. This would require using duplication film that has low ISO, high sharpness and a the right "proper" contrast. Other films would be suitable, but an accurate film calibration and refined method would be nice.
As Larry says using a film recorder machine would be also a good choice, this is the easy way. LVT Rhino delivers high resolving power, a lightjet or a lambda have a resolving power that's good for prints so suitable for contact copies of the reduced negative. If the reduced negative has to be enlarged to be printed then you need the LVT Rhino job.
Half of the Genesis Exhibition (Salgado's post 2007 shots) were enlaged from negatives printed with a LVT Rhino.
Way back in the dark recesses of time-1973-I did a series shot on 35mm film which I printed about 1/2 size. As I remember I simply extended the enlarging lens as far as it would go and focused by raising and lowering the enlarger chassis.
I provided a magnifying glass to view the prints. It was all so artistic...
I have an 8X10 Elwood enlarger with a 14" cone lens board which I believe was for reductions.
I never tried it and I am not offering to do your goal.
But, they used to do this all time, found this book and description on Google. Also cut and paste way before PS.
https://books.google.com/books?id=6v...prints&f=false
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