Varible Contrast Filters – Could you please tell me how one decides which enlarger filter to start with when trying to add contrast to a print from a negative that lacks contrast?
Since you are new to darkroom work and might not have a properly exposed and properly developed negative, start with a filtration of 2.0. If the negative was truly properly exposed and properly developed you could probably print with a filter pack of either 0 or 1. See my “Making the Print” page for more info. Back to Top 15. Just wondering if there is special B+W paper that you can purchase to print from color negatives? With normal black and white paper, I have encountered problems with insufficient contrast. Kodak makes a paper expressly for printing color negatives on black and white paper, it is called “Panalure”. Here is the link Kodak Panalure Paper Back to Top 16. I have acquired a load of 12yr old paper in mixed grades. Could you suggest a ratio of paper developer to water and a temperature that will still bring out the blacks? I’m finding its a little slower than new paper but still printable. Increasing the developers strength and temperature, while producing a print would a
