Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/01/21

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Very Low Light Low Contrast
From: Mark Rabiner <mark@markrabiner.com>
Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2002 18:25:38 -0800
References: <4.3.2.7.2.20020121175043.00d4d610@pop1.mda.ca>

"B.Entus" wrote:
> 
> High contrast low light conditions came up in the Neopan  : Resofine thread-
> How about (very) low light and low contrast-
> does anyone have reliable film and developer combinations?
> Supplemental lighting is not an option here, and difficult even to give
> more exposure.
> 
> (So far I have tried both Delta 3200 and TMZ, various times in TMAX
> developer (and a recent try with Xtol 1:1)- negatives remain thin/flat and
> hard to print)
> 
> --
It sounds like you are under exposing. And very possibly over developing.
I do well in high contrast low light conditions with Neopan 1600 1:3 at
12 minutes.
And Leica glass.


Mark Rabiner
Portland, Oregon USA
http://www.markrabiner.com
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