Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/09/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]At 09:21 AM 9/16/98 -0500, you wrote: >Here are some questions in this regard: > >1) Is it possible to control the contrast of Ilfochrome prints? If so, >how difficult a procedure is it? There are various ways of controlling contrast. The most effective is to make a mask of some sort that will hold back lighter areas of the slide and reduce the contrast. I use something called Minit Mask which is a piece of glass that darkens with exposure to light. You put the slide on the glass and flash it a few times which creates a mask. After exposure the glass is cleared with hot water or hair dryer and is ready to use again. It's pretty easy. >2) Are some film types more suitable for Ilfochrome prints? K64 rather >than K25 for example? Different films will require different filters in the enlarging head. The Ilfochrome paper comes with suggested filters for different films, but it is a process of trial and error. >3) What major steps/components are eliminated in making positive to >positive prints? For example, do you still need a color head on the >enlarger, is temperature control as critical, etc? Yes, you definately need a color head. You will be dialing in lots of different filter combinations. Temperature control is still critical. If you plan on doing a lot of Ilfochromes, you should look into the Ilford CAP-40 processor. It's a wonderful machine. Hope this helps - Leically, Tina Manley, ASMP <http://www.photogs.com/manley/index.html> <http://www.aperture-photo.com/site/reportage/manley/manleyframeset.html> <http://www.onlineartistleague.com/manleyt/portfoli.htm>