Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/03/06
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Mark, Does it allow you choose a tome in the neg and allocate it as a particular tone on the print. For example, choosing where to put your maximum black? Neil - -----Original Message----- From: Mark Pope [mailto:leica.user@ntlworld.com] Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2003 1:51 PM To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: Re: [Leica] Mark Pope's PAW Week 9 (just) Hi Charles, to get the best out of the meter, you have to calibrate it for each paper that you use. The grades and exposures will vary depending on the characteristics of the paper, enlarger and type of filtration. It has been time consuming because I have been learning how to do this and I made some silly mistakes along the way. The problems were with me - not the meter. However, it is worthwhile. For example, I was able to bang out 8 12 x 16 prints from different negatives yesterday in just over one hour - all without a single test strip, saving both time and paper. I have to 'tweak' multigrade IV as I am currently using the ISO-R settings recommended by Ilford. I reckon that start to finish, this will now take me about 45 minutes to an hour. Next, I have to calibrate MGIV Warmtone RC, which is around a stop slower than normal multigrade and not as contrasty. A full calibration should take around two hours I reckon and cost me about three or four sheets of 10x8 paper. I also have some other papers that I use from time to time, but for the moment they can wait... Don't let the calibration thing put you off. Based on my experience to date, the time invested in calibration is well worth it and it will pay dividends in the future both in terms of time and materials. It has also helped me to better understand the characteristics of photographic paper and how to interpret the information that appears on the data sheets. So it has been a valuable learning experience as well. Hope that helps regards Mark From: "Charles Hehl" <chehl@comcast.net> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2003 12:47 PM Subject: Re: [Leica] Mark Pope's PAW Week 9 (just) > Mark, > > I am interested in your recent experience with the Stopclock and Zonemaster > system, as I am thinking of buying one also. In your diary you indicated > you had a problem getting things calibrated for higher grade papers. Is > this common that several hours must be spent calibrating? > > Regards, > Charles Hehl > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Mark Pope" <leica.user@ntlworld.com> > To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> > Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2003 1:11 AM > Subject: Re: [Leica] Mark Pope's PAW Week 9 (just) > > > > Hi George, > > > > This is a very good piece of darkroom equipment. It helps to determine > the > > correct print exposure and grade. Basically, you take two measurements > off > > the baseboard and the analyser calculates the exposure. The contrast > range > > is shown on a greyscale by a series of LEDs. You can then see the effect > of > > changing the grade or exposure on the greyscale before making a print. > > Last night, I made 8 12x16 prints and not a test strip in sight! > > > > If you go to www.rhdesigns.co.uk you can read all about it. You can even > > download the user manuals to get a good understanding of its capabilities. > > > > regards > > > > Mark Pope > > Swindon Wilts, UK > > > > http://www.monomagic.co.uk > > http://www.leica-gallery.net/mark-pope > > http://homepage.ntlworld.com/mark.pope4/Galleries/PAW/index.htm > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "George Lottermoser" <imagist@concentric.net> > > To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> > > Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2003 5:26 PM > > Subject: Re: [Leica] Mark Pope's PAW Week 9 (just) > > > > > > > > RH designs Zonemaster II > > > > enlarging > > > > meter > > > > > > Please say a bit more about this device. > > > -- > > > To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html > > > > > > > > > -- > > To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html > > > > > -- > To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html > - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the designated recipient(s) named above. 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