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Finally back in the darkroom, dialing in some test prints. 5x7 paper is about $1.25 a sheet but still big enough to do a proper assessment for an 8x10 print (I hate "test strips") and way cheaper than the ~$3/sheet that 8x10 costs.

Braden Nesin

@hellapositivepinup.com

I vastly prefer split filter printing, but that requires a lot more dialing in vs using a single contrast grade. Basically, I expose the paper first with the 0 filter to set the highlight detail where I want it, then I use a 5 filter to crisp up the blacks.

24/10/26, 7:21 pm0 reposts1 like

Braden Nesin

@hellapositivepinup.com

I tried it a few different ways, you can see my settings on the whiteboard, but it's hard to fully assess a wet print, so now I'm going to let them dry and then decide which looks best, or if I need to try again. Then I can fire off a run of final prints at 8x10, so look for that post tomorrow!