Split toning in extremis:
Forte Fortezo Bromide, D-72 5min, KRST 1:9
http://www.nolindan.com/da/support/FortezoSelenium.jpg
It tones in about 30 seconds, then doesn't change -

http://history.sandiego.edu/gen/media/brady.html
Brady would continue to make photographs for
the remainder of his life, but died in
poverty in 1896.

How much of an effect would using CD-4 have on the archival qualities of
RA-4 color prints? How long would they last without fading? The reason I am
asking is the small RA-4 kits available in my area contain CD-4,and my
chemical suppliers don't carry CD-3 for mixing from scratch ...

Please help. I put a T3110 over a piece of Agfa Warmtone Fiber VC paper with
a #2 filter and received the following results:
- No differentiation between steps two and three. So three is "black".
- Highest step read is differentiation between 20 and 21 (even slightly at

What is the recommended procedure for removing tiny black spots from
black&white prints?
Jenna

December 30, 2006, from Lloyd Erlick,
it's my day to surf the net ...
http://www.thescreamonline.com/contents5-1.html
ALERT: We want to draw attention to a new

Sorry about cross-posting (also to rec.photo.film+labs) but I'm trying
to find a source for Perutz 35mm color negative (print) film - can
anyone help?

Hi, I'm looking for a film to substitute Kodak Technical Pan. I'm
thinking about Rollei Pan 25, even if it is quite difficult to be found
in Italy. What do you think about this film compared with Tech Pan?
Thanks all

This is for (relatively) long-term storage of the PMK B solution.  I've got
both types available, just wondering if one might be preferable.
Thanks.
steve

On my Omega D2v, I am presently using a 2 3/4 inch cone for a 135mm
enlarging lens and a 4 1/2 inch lens cone for a 162mm lens.  I'm
awaiting delivery of a 150mm enlarging lens.
Which cone should I use with the 150mm, the 2 3/4 or 4 1/2 in.?

Thanks in advance
Phil

I've been trying out Arista Ortho Lith Film, as an alternative to
Bergger, for negatives used for platinum prints. Sometimes the negs
work really well (although the mix of developers is rather odd).
BUT, on many occasions, weird circles appear on the surface of the

I know TF-4 is the recommended fixer for PMK and TMX-100. How about Kodak
Rapid Fix without Part B (the hardener). Can this also work or will problems
result? Thx.