Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/05/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Steven Blutter wrote: > > i need to make some quicky black and white contact prints from color negs: > problem: no panalure and don't want to spend money on this prospective > client > have full multi-contrast filters & paper > -any ideas for starters? > thnks! > sb Steven, My experience with printing color negatives makes me say that results are rather unpredictable. (at least by me) Try a good Multigrade paper with a number 3 filter as a starting point. The orange base and different color subjects make things a bit tricky, but you should get something good enough for a contact sheet. You'll probably have to add contrast more than subtract it. Good Luck, Colin