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Two questions regarding XP2 Super
Has anyone really palyed around with this film and gotten interesting
results? I would like to know a) Whether it is possible to process this film at home. b) Whether cross-processing this C-41 film in E-6 chemicals will yield a positive B&W image (and pushed how many stops). Many thanks in advance. |
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Two questions regarding XP2 Super
"Nicholas J. Coscoros" wrote in message .Berkeley.EDU...
Has anyone really palyed around with this film and gotten interesting results? I would like to know a) Whether it is possible to process this film at home. Yes, in fact when XP-1 was introduced, Ilford supplied a special kit for that purpose, which was a modified C51 process. b) Whether cross-processing this C-41 film in E-6 chemicals will yield a positive B&W image (and pushed how many stops). I did experiment with this a few years ago, and results were not very good. I'd recommend you try the Agfa B&W slide film, Scala. I'm 100% certain you'll get better results. Many thanks in advance. |
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Two questions regarding XP2 Super
Yes. It's very good stuff. I expose it at 320, which is a bit more reliable
than 400, but it has an extremely wide latitude. It's basicly a color negative film with only one dye (blackish). Extremely fine grain, excellent gradation. The internal mask helps keep it under control. Process with C41, just like color negative film, for best results. Prints well on ordinary paper. "Nicholas J. Coscoros" wrote in message . Berkeley.EDU... Has anyone really palyed around with this film and gotten interesting results? I would like to know a) Whether it is possible to process this film at home. b) Whether cross-processing this C-41 film in E-6 chemicals will yield a positive B&W image (and pushed how many stops). Many thanks in advance. |
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Two questions regarding XP2 Super
"Nicholas J. Coscoros" wrote:
Has anyone really palyed around with this film and gotten interesting results? I would like to know a) Whether it is possible to process this film at home. I think you should be able to order C41 processing kits, though you would likely not save much money. Check a full service photo store to see if they can get you the chemicals. Processing your own real B/W film at home would be easier and cost less. If you really want to do home processing, stick to true B/W films. There is also a reverse process kit for Kodak TMax 100, if you want B/W transparencies (slides). b) Whether cross-processing this C-41 film in E-6 chemicals will yield a positive B&W image (and pushed how many stops). Yes, but with a colour cast, and that reduces contrast. In general, cross processing in that direction should be done with two stops additional exposure. You could push process the film, or just shoot it two stops over and process at rated speed. Many thanks in advance. I have done this with Kodak Portra 400BW and T400CN. While it is not a bad technique, and the images scan well, there are better ways to do this. AGFA Scala is probably the best. You can also check out a company called DR5, that will process many films in this manner, though at a cost. Ciao! Gordon Moat Alliance Graphique Studio http://www.allgstudio.com |
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