Re: [pinhole-discussion] Paper suggestions for a newbee
When I use paper negatvies I use Oriental Premium RP M-2. (2 is the lowest grade they make). It is a resin coated paper with a real flat matt surface.It is my understanding that it is non-developer incorporated so it develops more slowly especially if the paper developer is diluted (for example 1:4 instead of 1:2) The negative will continue to develop for up to 4 minutes... similar to fiber based paper. I prefer a multigrade paper though when printing the paper negatives to positive. Ed --- Bruce Klemz bkl...@vax2.winona.msus.edu wrote: Reading Kodak's website for Polycontract RC this looks good, but so does their Polymax RC. Then over to Ilford and their Multigrade IV RC DLX also looks good. I'm sure this has been answered before in these postings, but what brand and paper should I use as a newbee to this format and technique? Thanks for the help, Bruce. I seldom use paper, but when I do I use Ilford MGIV. I have read people say that Kodak's logo will show through, but never experienced this myself. Best is probably to use whatever you are most accustomed to using, then change if you encounter a problem. george Edward Levinson *Specializing in Fine Art and Editorial Pinhole Photography* *online portfolio at http://www.awa.or.jp/home/edo *
Re: [pinhole-discussion] Paper suggestions for a newbee
--- Bruce Klemz bkl...@vax2.winona.msus.edu wrote: Reading Kodak's website for Polycontract RC this looks good, but so does their Polymax RC. Then over to Ilford and their Multigrade IV RC DLX also looks good. I'm sure this has been answered before in these postings, but what brand and paper should I use as a newbee to this format and technique? Thanks for the help, Bruce. I seldom use paper, but when I do I use Ilford MGIV. I have read people say that Kodak's logo will show through, but never experienced this myself. Best is probably to use whatever you are most accustomed to using, then change if you encounter a problem. Cheers - george = Handmade Photographic Images http://members.home.net/hmpi/ __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Auctions - buy the things you want at great prices http://auctions.yahoo.com/
Re: [pinhole-discussion] Paper suggestions for a newbee
Bruce, Many would recommend mat paper (to reduce internal flare), but I have not had any problems with glossy using FLAT image plane cameras. As for which brand, use any paper that does not have water marks. Kodak papers (all of them?) have water marks. Myself, I use Ilford MG. Guillermo - Original Message - From: Bruce Klemz bkl...@vax2.winona.msus.edu Reading Kodak's website for Polycontract RC this looks good, but so does their Polymax RC. Then over to Ilford and their Multigrade IV RC DLX also looks good. I'm sure this has been answered before in these postings, but what brand and paper should I use as a newbee to this format and technique? Thanks for the help, Bruce.
Re: [pinhole-discussion] Paper suggestions for a newbee
Hi Bruce and welcome. Anything goes in this artform, pick any paper to start with. You'll get very similar results with all of them, so just concentrate on the process for now. The differences between glossy and mat surface is important, though. Mat paper is good for negatives because the surface diffuses light that can bounce around in the camera, especially if the paper is curved. This kind of light effect can cause unwanted dark spots on the negative (white spots on the positive print). Glossy paper shows a bit more tones than mat, so it would be good for making positives. Glossy or mat for positives is a creative decision and you will learn the difference from experience. Just get out there and make some images and the rest will follow easily! Best of luck, Jim Kosinski ps, if you're in a school, as you .edu suggests, please check out my program of cameras for classrooms at: www.paintcancamera.com - Original Message - From: Bruce Klemz bkl...@vax2.winona.msus.edu To: pinhole-discussion@p at ??? Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2001 8:06 PM Subject: [pinhole-discussion] Paper suggestions for a newbee I've been playing with a converted 35mm and now am moving up (over?) to 4x5. Reading Eric Renner's wonderful book, he suggests ...RC multigrade mat-surfaced paper... for paper negs and contact printing. Looking in Shutterbug and at Kodak and Ilford websites, I'm now lost. Reading Kodak's website for Polycontract RC this looks good, but so does their Polymax RC. Then over to Ilford and their Multigrade IV RC DLX also looks good. I'm sure this has been answered before in these postings, but what brand and paper should I use as a newbee to this format and technique? Thanks for the help, Bruce. ___ Pinhole-Discussion mailing list Pinhole-Discussion@p at ??? unsubscribe or change your account at http://www.p at ???/discussion/
[pinhole-discussion] Paper suggestions for a newbee
I've been playing with a converted 35mm and now am moving up (over?) to 4x5. Reading Eric Renner's wonderful book, he suggests ...RC multigrade mat-surfaced paper... for paper negs and contact printing. Looking in Shutterbug and at Kodak and Ilford websites, I'm now lost. Reading Kodak's website for Polycontract RC this looks good, but so does their Polymax RC. Then over to Ilford and their Multigrade IV RC DLX also looks good. I'm sure this has been answered before in these postings, but what brand and paper should I use as a newbee to this format and technique? Thanks for the help, Bruce.
