Progression to ULF ... yours ?

[sanking]

Hello all,

Assuming you use the Autotype papers what are you guys doing about the discontinuation ? I'm keen to get into copper photogravure which as I understand it uses G25 carbon paper.

The same one (?):

http://www.macdermidautotype.com/AADocume.nsf/0/2759AC9F75D5DAA580256E680050C3C4/$File/G25%20Pigment%20Paper.pdf

Carbon printers did not use the Autotype tissue as the blood red color does not make an attractive image. Most of the top carbon printers in the world make their own tissue because it gives them complete control over the process, including image color, amount of surface relief, and contrast for specific negatives. For beginners commercial tissue is recommended and good quality carbon tissue is available from Bostick & Sullivan.

Since the Autotype tissue was discontinued B&S has come out with a tissue that appears to replace it for photogravure work, with some changes in working procedures due to the fact that the Autotype tissue was on paper and the B&S tissue is on a synthetic material.

Sandy King

[nick mulder]

I've seen the B&S forums on the new paper - at the moment it seems the product is still being tested...

http://www.apug.org/forums/forum42/7...questions.html

Hats off though

What are the best resources for learning tissue making ? especially with respect to photogravure/etching ... (and in isolation ?)

[roodpe]

The Jobo 3063 works well for developing ULF negatives. I use it for 20x24, 16x20 or (2) 12x20s. The 2850 with the 2830 extension tube works for 16x20 or (1) 12x20.

I have acquired a lot of tubes over the years. I used to bid on the auction site on about every tube that came up. Every once in a while, I would win at a very low price. For some reason, people tend not to bid in mid to late December, which is when I had the most success getting things cheaply. Put in a low bid and forget about it. If you win, great. If not, there will be another one later. Patience, patience, patience.

I picked up a couple of NOS 2850/2830 recently on ebay this way. I use them for my 14x20 negs. I typically spend around $75 (bought one for $69 last week).

[jgjbowen]

I picked up a couple of NOS 2850/2830 recently on ebay this way. I use them for my 14x20 negs. I typically spend around $75 (bought one for $69 last week).

I just picked up a couple new 2850 from B&H for $69 each. Sure beats the $184 Calumet wants for the same thing.

[eclarke]

Somebody finally made me a digital pic of my new camera..

[Chazzy]

Somebody finally made me a digital pic of my new camera..

It's beautiful. Congratulations.

[Tom Kershaw]

Somebody finally made me a digital pic of my new camera..

Negative size?

Tom

[eclarke]

Negative size?

Tom

11x14! convertible...EC

[Zebra]

11x14! convertible...EC

Of course by decree of international law you have to start posting pictures made it with.

its true

nice camera ec, hope you have many years of great light with it.

monty

[eclarke]

Of course by decree of international law you have to start posting pictures made it with.

its true

nice camera ec, hope you have many years of great light with it.

monty

HA, Never get me near a scanner!! Waste of time when I could be in the darkroom!!!..EC