Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/10/28
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Francesco wrote, >>Contact prints......my latest project. >> >> .... >> >>I know all of you darkroom veterans are ROTFL right now, and that's OK, >>but what I am doing wrong here? A million things are going through my head >>as to what the problem is: light source too close, time is supposed to >>be very short (under 2 seconds), light source is too strong, etc. >>Am I on the right track? Can someone tell me the proper timings for >>making standard contact prints? Is it posible to do without an enlarger >>or am I wasting my time, paper, and chemicals? Hi Francesco, I had the same problem. I found I had to use a 7 1/2 bulb for only 1-second intervals, about 3 feet from the paper to get any kind of grade. Not ideal, but I have gotten readable contact sheets. I now have an enlarger and am designing some space in our basement for a more workable situation. All the best, MK