Shel wrote: > KODAK TECHNICAL PAN: One of the finest grained films in > the world. Makes the others look like Tri-X. Very fussy > as it's actually a copy film. High contrast, weird red > sensitivity, EI can change a bit depending on lighting > conditions. It's somewhat of a challenge to work with, and > requires great care in development and experimenting with EI. > Kodak makes a special Tech Pan developer, but people have > used all sorts of concoctions to get results, including > C-41 chemistry sans bleach. Looks good in Paterson FX-39 > diluted 1:19.
Hi folks, Tech Pan is quite popular among astrophotography enthusiasts, mainly because it was at one time the only emulsion sensitive to the red light emitted by excited atomic hydrogen from certain celestial bodies. I was reading this weekend that because of this emulsion's peculiar red sensitivity, it's also suited for B&W people photography -- when developed in a lower-contrast soup. Apparently makes the skin of photographed subjects look a bit healthier and less blotchy? At least that's what the printed Kodak technical data said. ;-) Anyone ever tried Tech Pan for shooting people? Bill Peifer Rochester, NY - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
