----- Original Message ----- From: "Caveman"
Subject: Re: Proper Exposure ( wasRe: Ricky's Kung Fu Pose)
Yeah sure. Last time I went through B&W stuff it was APX 400 pushed to 1600, lighting 1 table lamp, subject indian complexion skin. What are the Ansel rules for this combo ?
Lighting should be quite flat, since you are going to be increasing your contrast by attempting to gain film speed through extended development.
You would want a fairly long compensating development to secure as much shadow detail as possible, without causing the highlights to block up.
Rodinal would not be such a good choice, but Microdol-X might be, and Selectol would be even better.
William Robb
