[pure-silver] Re: Weak Blacks

You are correct sir! A diffusion head will print softer than a condenser head.  
I'm surprised the 5 filter makes anything mushy at all though.
Eric



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From: Elias Roustom <elroustom@xxxxxxxxx>
To: pure-silver@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2009 9:55:15 PM
Subject: [pure-silver] Weak Blacks

I'm split grade printing a negative - a known problem negative - going with 
Nicholas O's suggestion to use 00 and 5 filters. I've got an overall good 
print. The technique works. My developer is Sprint 1+9, I'm using Ilfrod MG FB  
-  all the variables are in check. I can get the worst highlights under control 
with some burning in under the #00 light, and the midtones are fine, but I'm 
missing that little extra zap to the blacks. If I give a little more time under 
the #5 light, it gets a little too mushy. Is this the new color head not being 
as punchy as my condenser? Should I use a stronger developer?

I'm using the Y dichro filter at 120 for the #00, and the M filter at 130 for 
the #5.

My next step is to use the #0 or the #1, so I can cut down the exposure time of 
the #5, and maybe that will just affect the darkest areas.

I know you can't answer perfectly, but any thoughts?

Elias
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