On March 13, 2003 04:20 pm, gfen wrote:
>
> If I remember correctly, they said sixty seconds. It appeared to be fully
> developed much quicker than that, which is actually why I went from their
> recommended 1:9 to 1:19, to sort of help draw that time out.
Which may be the problem. ND filters if you can't cut the light any other
way? You may solve all your problems by going back to the 1:9 and cutting the
exposure down some how.
>
> > From glancing at some of the other responses. For filters you
> > might be able to put the bulb in some sort of tin can and the filter
> > in front of that. Just don't go by the numbers on the filters. Your
>
> I had thought of that, too. I'm currently using a clip-on "temporary"
> fixture which has too big of an ending for use like that, however,
> considering that even 15 watts is too much I've also given thought to just
> trying out a nightlight style bulb instead of bouncing it off the
> ceiling..
The suggested gel filters for lights. Go to B&H and look for Rosclux
[something like that] sheets 24"x20". The coloured ones are about $6. You
only really need two different ones. The problem is which ones. I think they
also make ND filters for going in front of lights. Should be much cheaper
then normal camera ND filters. You should be able to get all the filters you
need in a size big enough to lay over your 4x5 and still have left over
filter material. The coloured filters will cut the light some what so that
will help a little.
>
> Oh, understood. Now, my concepts of paper grades is limited, but where on
> the scale would unfiltered MG paper fall in?
I don't know if a standard exists. I use Agfa which I think is at 2. The
scale is 0-5.
Nick
And I can't spell today.
