Seashell

Testing out some ancient film I was given for free – Agfa Ortho 25 document film, expired in 1990, unknown storage.

 

I knew it would turn out quite contrasty, tried to tame it by using a more dilute developer. Worked pretty well but I could've given it a little less development I think.

 

Split grade print: #00 to preserve highlight detail, #5 for deep shadows, some burning with #2

 

Printed on Ilford MGIV RC with Rollei RPN Eco 1+9

 

Toned in selenium (Moersch MT 1 1+50) for a few minutes

 

Mamiya RB 67 Pro S + Sekor 50mm 1:4.5 + Agfa Ortho 25

 

Film developed in Rodinal 1+50 @ 20 °C, time guessed, untested

 

Print scanned on a Heidelberg/Linotype-Hell Saphir Ultra II using Vuescan.

Done