Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/09/08

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Subject: [Leica] WTB: Large Format Lens
From: jonathan at openhealth.org (Jonathan Borden)
Date: Wed Sep 8 17:03:53 2004
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George Lottermoser wrote:

> Jim Hemenway9/7/04
>> Are any dye transfer materials available?  I thought that DT went away
>> when Kodak stopped manufacturing them.
>
> I have not done a recent 'search.' However, 5-7 years ago I did a half 
> day of searching and found a few 'artists' still working with the 
> technology. I've never fully understood where the priority of 
> materials would come in. The theory is the same as the rgb chip. With 
> proper filtration and 3 matrix films, pin registered, and printed with 
> the correct dyes or inks - a 'full' color image will manifest. If I 
> run across any of the old links from the now ancient search I'll post 
> them. However, I've dumped so much stuff out of drives, etc. I 
> wouldn't hold my breath. Although back then - I did print out a lot of 
> articles - I may have some paper trail some where.
>

Efke dye transfer matrix films can be purchased from J&C 
http://www.jandcphoto.com/

Jonathan


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