Hi Shel
This technique is decribed in books I bought almost 30 years ago. The
problem by just reducing dev. time is, that the highlights (the parts of the
film that got most of the light during exposure) is using all the
"chemicals". Introducing the wather bath helps the shadows to "catch up" so
to speak! This way you will reduce contrast and allow more tones (more
development) in the shadows. Don't laugh: I know it sounds a bit funny - but
it's true! It works. In a way the same thing happends if you reduce
agitating during developing. Only this works better.
Best Regards
Jens
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Emne: Re: OT: Ilford film choice
Jens Bladt wrote:
> I can't help wondering if your problem lies in developing, rather than
> printing. Your cat pictures have very high contast. One way of dealing
with
> this is to stop development halfway through. Exchange the developer with
> plain water for a few minutes. Then exchange the water with thr developer
> again and proceed as if nothing has happened. This procedure will reduce
the
> contrast and make printing easy (normal).
Hi, Jens ...
I've never heard of such a technique, and I'd be concerned that
it wouldn't be repeatable. A better approach would be to just
cut back on development time, adjust the agitation, or a
combination of both. What's the advantage of your technique?
Where'd you learn it?
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Shel Belinkoff
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