> I finally got my wooden 4x5 camera lightproof and taken few test shots > using paper negatives. Results are fine, but some recent talk here (esp. > diluting developer) made me search for methods for better tonality. > Flashing (ie. pre-exposure) was one I've already tried, but these tests > showed a little increase in details. Diluting the developer is next > thing I'm going to try, but still there are other methods, using > multigrade filter for example. Problem with paper negative seems to be > the total lack of details in the sky, getting the sky with some clouds > make the print look more "real". Does anybody of you know some web-pages > to look for more information? Google search finds tons of pages not > necessarily related with the subject. As I scan the paper negatives, > there's also the possibilty to use computer to improve the prints, but > if the scan shows no details, I'm not going to add some nice clouds from > other pictures :-)
Most paper is blue sensitive or orthochromatic so both the blue sky and clouds look white. Panchromatic film or paper will help.