A BTZS Review of Adox Premium MCC 110 VC FB

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• Jul 21, 2010

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A BTZS Review of Adox Premium MCC 110 VC FB

Back in 2005 I did an article for Photo Techniques magazine titled a Guide to Variable Contrast Papers. The papers I tested were all variable contrast, fiber based - glossy papers, which are the most popular among fine art photographers. Since that article, some of the papers I tested are no longer available. Most of the papers are available in sizes from 8x10 to 20x24 and some are available in rolls and even 5x7. I will also be doing a series...

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Very nice. Since the old Agfa paper this Adox paper is modeled after recommended using different filtration numbers dialed in from a colour head, maybe you could plot some curves for that. I think most people, at least the ones I know, use the dichro filters in their enlargers to vary their contrast. The only time I use Ilford filters is when I use my condenser enlarger.

 

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Hi Eric Rose

Give me a few days and I'll put up the graph for the dichroic filters. My enlarger head is a DE Vere dichroic head. Also I tested the Adox paper for maximum black with selenium toner, which I will write up in a week or two. I wanted to keep the article as simple as possible. Thanks for your quick response.

Fred Newman

 

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Look forward to reading more Fred! Thank you again for the film and paper testing!

Laura Campbell

 

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Well done....thanks....the BTZS method is one that I always use. However, as Fred would emphasize, one MUST test materials in one's own lab using one's own filters, developer, water, etc., etc. Once again, thanks Fred!!!

 

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• Jul 26, 2010

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Yes, Thanks Fred!

 

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Hi !
Years ago using Agfa's papers, I was surprised not to be able to get a very hard grade on them.
A phone call to an Agfa rep gave me the answer : the grade 5 can only been got at by using a very dense magenta filter (the filters Agfa made for their papers are quite different from their Ilford counterpart).
They guy was kind enough to send me a set of Agfa filters. If you place the #5 Ilford next to the #5 Agfa, the difference is obvious. This may explain the results you've got.
Just my 2cents

 

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Thanks and waiting for the film part.

In fact, if all the demo video of BTZS is up (all tools including even powerdial), it would be helped a lot of us to understand.

 

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• Sep 26, 2010

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Hi dnf88

I will be working on it. It's still 102 degrees in Arizona - needs to cool off before I can work on it. Please be patient. You can call me for help 480-767-7105.

Thanks

Fred