Re: [APML] Adding contrast to prints

[Brian larmay <power_windows4789@yahoo.com>]

George,
No need for apologies..
Are you refering to colour prints?

I use BW stuff only.

The paper i have been using is Kodak professional
Polymax II RC
The images look too dull for me and the only way to
get detailed noticable nebula is if I expose the print
one or 2 secs sooner under the reccomended time, but
then the image is too bright.
Ack..ill look for your responses in the morning.
Thanks for your feedback as always,
Brian

> Hi Brian
> 
> What paper are you using? Is it a fixed contrast
> paper or a
> polycontrast? If so what are you using for a filters
> when printing?
> Polycontrast paper responds differently to different
> wavelengths of
> light, if your enlarger has a colour head then you
> will be able to dial
> in the contrast that is available with polycontrast
> papers. Otherwise
> you will need a polycontrast filter set (usually
> available in 1/2 step
> increments) when printing. If you are using a fixed
> contrast paper (norm
> is about 2 or 2.5 IIRC) then try printing on a 3.5
> or 4 paper. Buy small
> packets of 4 by 5 to find out what contrast you want
> for printing larger
> shots. Or slice and dice 8 by 10 to smaller sizes
> rather than waste full
> sheets for tests.
> If you have already tried all of this I apologize.
> 
> George
> 
> Clear skies and good health 
> 
> Brian larmay wrote:
> > 
> > Im searching on the web for info on how to add
> more
> > contrast to my BW astrophotos on a print and cant
> find
> > anything except digi darkroom
> crap..frustrating....any
> > tips?
> > 
> > Thanks Brian
> > 
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