Digital BW, The Print

I may be a little off here Ann, but you have entered into the world of
variable contrast. Before I can go much further there though it would be
nice to know what you are using to make the prints? And your contrast
adjustments. The best tool to use is your eye. Have fun ; )  

 

Eric Neilsen Photography

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Dallas, TX 75226

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From: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
jaclancy1937
Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2006 8:50 AM
To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Digital BW] contrast ranges

 

Is there a rule of thumb to determine how to adust contrast ranges for 
a print?

i.e. in the darkroom i know how to change the contrast of graded paper 
using a variety of chemicals. With MC papers one changes the filter 
or dials in a filter change with a dichroic head.

so, if i wanted to go from a print that had a grade 3 contrast to a 
grade 2 and was using +14 as a contrast number(as an example) is there 
a guide line to determine how much reduction i should use?
Or, are things not so simple?

I don't mind testing, but would like to limit that testing to 5 or 6 
pieces of paper rather than 12.

thanks,
ann

 



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