Buddha High Contrast 1
Beautiful Buddha head at HIGH CONTRAST. and candles. Shot on Kodak 2238 indoors at ISO 125. 3 to 8 seconds handheld. Shot with Nikon N90s and Sigma AF 17-35mm Zoom. Film was push processed past its typical ISO 12 - 25 by using a paper developer at high temperature. to get more extreme exposure. EI 125 is over 3 stops of underexposure. Contrast increased in post.
Developed in 1964 British Journal of Photography universal paper developer for 4 1/2 minutes at 100 degrees. Then an additional 60 minute Stand Development / Dual Development at room temperature with Kalogen (Rodinal would work similar) 1:60 dilution.
BJ Universal paper developer:
3.2 grams Metol
12.5 grams Hydroquinone
56 grams sodium sulfite
63 grams sodium carbonate anhyd
2 grams potassium bromide
water to 1 liter. Normal use with film is 1:4 dilution 2 to 4 minutes at 68 degrees F
Buddha High Contrast 1
Beautiful Buddha head at HIGH CONTRAST. and candles. Shot on Kodak 2238 indoors at ISO 125. 3 to 8 seconds handheld. Shot with Nikon N90s and Sigma AF 17-35mm Zoom. Film was push processed past its typical ISO 12 - 25 by using a paper developer at high temperature. to get more extreme exposure. EI 125 is over 3 stops of underexposure. Contrast increased in post.
Developed in 1964 British Journal of Photography universal paper developer for 4 1/2 minutes at 100 degrees. Then an additional 60 minute Stand Development / Dual Development at room temperature with Kalogen (Rodinal would work similar) 1:60 dilution.
BJ Universal paper developer:
3.2 grams Metol
12.5 grams Hydroquinone
56 grams sodium sulfite
63 grams sodium carbonate anhyd
2 grams potassium bromide
water to 1 liter. Normal use with film is 1:4 dilution 2 to 4 minutes at 68 degrees F