randymoe

Say what you will.

This is an Epson 4490 Photo scanner. Film is emulsion side down on glass. Sheet film did not fit any holders. Only cropped to size. No PP except rotation. Exactly as scanned.

First of 4 images ever shot with 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 Busch Pressman.
Efke ISO 100 from B&H. Developed 8 minutes 22C in Ilfosol 3 at 1/14. Used 2 x 3, 12 sheet holder in stainless can.

No light meter was used and tried to over expose per Roger Hicks eBook 'Black and white Step by Step'. Exposure 1/50 at f8. Very sunny sky at 3 pm yesterday.

I don't care about composition. It is a handheld snapshot outside my door.

Please comment on exposure, density, scanning, developing, filters needed, etc. How to print both digitally and wet work.

twowindsbear

Looks just a bit 'flat' to me. Don't know how to change that though. A yellow filter may help with the sky, if it was blue. A red filter would help even more.

Would you post a pic of the camera & the 'kit' you used to develop the film?

Thanks

tilde531 Loc: Seaford Delaware

fascinated and waiting to read knowledgeable responses to this thread... (gonna PM the link to someone I think may be in a position of experience to help you, too)

randymoe

Here is the camera, tank, film holder, etc

Those are quarters for size.

It is known as a 'Baby Press Camera'.

randymoe

Thanks! I need all the help I can get.

ward5311 Loc: Georgia

Randy, I agree the shot looks flat. I am totally void of any knowledge of wet development. The image does need a lot of contrast...and is a little over-exposed...I would not insult you by trying to give you any other advice...Thanks..Randy

randymoe

I was more worried about loading the film and developing it. I don't care about the image, except concerning development which seems even and complete.

It is simply one of my endless tests.

Next shots with filters and metering, even a tripod!

I am trying to learn a lot very quickly while maintaining my digital process.

Retirement can be hard work!

twowindsbear

Thanks for posting the pix of the camera & developing items.

Another thought - is the developer recommended for the film? How about the time & dilution that you used? I've mostly used Tri-X film and either D-76 or Acufine developer.

Can you make prints from your negatives, too?

randymoe

The developer is fine as are all chemistry. I will not waste my time enlarging these. I do have an enlarger.

I scanned them just to try it.

I love the border the film holder makes.

ianhargraves1066 Loc: NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Florida

I am not a fan of scanners since I only have one built into a multiuse HP Printer.

As an avid monochrome film user if it where me I would make or have made a 10x8 inch black and white print , the negative is underdeveloped a little, sheet (large format film) always needs about 20% more developing than manufactures recommend for 120 rollfilm. That would have given more contrast. However its 2 late for that, the lab you choose should up the grade of paper to grade 3 or maybe grade 4. Get them to print it on glossy paper as that increase the apparent contrast to!

If my darkroom where up and running I would gladly do the prints but sadly, as some of you know, I am in a state of transition now and missing both my darkroom and Tilde531 , Theresa.
Another option, go to one of the local camera club meets, someone will offer to make a spectacular print for you. Sadly many darkroom workers use Variable contrast papers , not a good idea!

Hope this helps.
Thanks Theresa for pointing me in this posts direction


Ian