LESSON 1
on each type of paper, such as description, filters to use, safe light use,
recommended developer, speed, etc.
Listed below are some sample
characteristics of paper.
(1) Kodak polycontrast paper - single weight
Kodak polycontrast paper - light weight (A only)
Selective contrast, general purpose enlarging speed paper with
warm black image tones.
Single weight or light weight.
Contrast can be varied through seven half-grade steps by use of
filters such as Kodak Polycontrast filters (Kodak Polycontrast
Filter Kit listed in the "Filters" section).
Characteristic tint - white; surface - (A) smooth, lustre
(lightweight only); (F) smooth, glossy (J) smooth, high lustre;
(N) smooth lustre.
Kodak Safelight Filter OC (light amber), or equivalent.
Kodak Dektol, Ektalfo Type 1, D-72 developers (tones with several
Kodak toners) recommended.
ANSI Paper Speed: white light - 160.
Primarily recommended for tungsten enlarging bulb.
(2) Kodak Ektamatic Paper - single weight.
Kodak Ektamatic SC Paper - light weight (A only).
High speed - selective contrast stabilization paper with warm
black or neutral black image tone.
Single weight or light weight.
Characteristics: tint-white: surface
(F)
smooth,
glossy;
(A)
light weight; (N) smooth, lustre.
When processed in stabilization processor, warm black image tone
is produced; when tray processed, neutral black image tone is
produced.
Contrast can be varied through 7 half-grade steps with filters
such as Kodak Polycontrast Filters (Kodak Polycontrast Filter Kit
listed in "Filters" section).
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