Schnozz:
I spent a long time on the Fine Art website... I was anticipating your
suggestion on the Pefecta. :-)
Being that I live in Rochester, interacting with the proprietors should
be convenient. Their location is just a stone's throw away from where I
lived until recently, though I didn't know it at the time.
I plan on standardizing on two films at most: one in the 100-200 ISO
range, one at 400 ISO. I include ISO 200 because of the Bergger and the
claim that it is a thick emulsion film with many of the characteristics
of Super-XX.
Earl
AG Schnozz wrote:
>>I use the Zone system. I controlled development compensation
>>through a combination of time and developer dilution.
>>
>>
>
>Less critical now with modern films. Ilford Delta 100 and 400
>has plenty of latitude--especially when processed in DD-X. (ok,
>off of soap box now).
>
>
>
>>My printing was been on silver-rich papers such as Zone VI
>>Brilliant or
>>Gallerie in Amidol. I'm not sure what I will use when I
>>resume; I may
>>give some other papers a try, too.
>>
>>
>
>Forte is kinda sorta an option. It's availability is spotty
>right now and consistancy from batch to batch (and sometimes
>from sheet to sheet) leaves something to be desired. But it has
>good density and the surface has a nice glycerin glow to it that
>is quite appealing. It tends to lift highlights quite a bit.
>
>A paper that I can personally recommend is Perfecta processed in
>Perfecta-D developer. This glossy fiber paper is similar to
>Ilford Multigrade IV, but produces a blacker max-black and also
>maintains a wet look even after drying. You'll find it at
>www.fineartphotosupply.com along with a multitude of other
>boutique products. I also use their alkaline fixer, which makes
>archival print washing a dream.
>
>Oops, I was just thinking. Delta 400 is not available in 4x5.
>Delta 100 is (and boy is it awesome). Ilford HP5+ is also
>available in 4x5 and is extrememly well served in DD-X 1:9.
>
>AG
>
>
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