A/NZ PX Round #8 - Comments and Feedback

[polyglot]

I have Hoffy's prints now - probably won't ransom them - and should do my second batch this weekend. Theoretically they'll all be in the post early next week.

[Oxleyroad]

So who'll be first to get their prints sent in?

[Michael W]

I made test prints on Tuesday on two different papers. Left them to dry and will have a look on the weekend, hopefully the decision process will be straightforward.

[polyglot]

All printed now, should be in post tomorrow. Though there was a lot of shouting last night when processing the last batch of 4 sheets: the cap came off the big drum when I was dumping the prewash and exposed them all to room light.

[walbergb]

Prints will be in the mail tomorrow, which reminds me of a little joke: What are the world's three greatest lies?

1. Your cheque (prints) is (are) in the mail.
2. I'm from the government; I'm here to help.
3. Yes, I will respect you in the morning.

[Oxleyroad]

[Michael W]

I was in the darkroom this afternoon and evening; processed some 4x5 film and then made a contact print of an 8x10 neg I processed yesterday. Was hunting around for some paper to print it on and found a pack of Adox MCC so I used that. It reminded me what a nice paper it is - shame we can't buy it retail in Australia. I counted how many sheets were left in the pack, and there were 8 plus a few test strips, so I decided to have a go at the print for the exchange. We are making 8 prints, aren't we? Normally I would make a few extra as insurance against any prints ending up unusable, particularly considering I will probably be selenium toning and spotting later. Anyway I liked how the image looked on the paper (after not linking it on two other papers) so I decided to live dangerously and use the Adox. The prints went through with no problems, now I will see how they look on the weekend to decide about toning.

[polyglot]

You need to send 9 I believe since there are 10 of us.

[Michael W]

You need to send 9 I believe since there are 10 of us.

Damn. I'll have to make it work on another paper as well.

[Oxleyroad]

If you were in Melbourne Mike I could help you out with some of this paper. If I am to post off today who knows how long before you'd get it.