This might have been asked but I cannot come up with the correct wording to get a hit. What would happen if I took, say, TMax 400 and shot it at 400 but pushed it in development a stop or two?
You'd increase the contrast of the negative.
Thats it? I am assuming that the grain would increase as well?
Might be better just to print on a paper with more contrast.Thank you so much. I was looking for more contrast in negatives but without the noticeable graininess that pushing could bring. I have a lot of TMax so I think I am going to give this a try.
Thank you so much. I was looking for more contrast in negatives but without the noticeable graininess that pushing could bring. I have a lot of TMax so I think I am going to give this a try.
Among the hundred factors cliveh alludes to is... how long are you developing in the first place.
It might turn out that you are developing to a relatively low contrast in the first place, many people do when they follow the manufacturer's instructions (most of which do not tell you the contrast to expect when you follow the instructions).
So it might turn out that developing longer only really gives you negatives that print on a normal grade of paper (or that prints well on the equivalent of a number 2 multicontrast filter).
I agree with this! My personal preference for how the negative looks and prints has led me to longer processing times. Then you start playing with dilutions and adjustments to mid tones and micro contrast. All the "testers" will expect you to nail down your development so it is predictable, however sometimes the ah-ha moments that lead to your personal vision come from the accidents and experimentation.
Increased development time increases negative contrast. Search for "H&D Film Curve Family"This might have been asked but I cannot come up with the correct wording to get a hit. What would happen if I took, say, TMax 400 and shot it at 400 but pushed it in development a stop or two?
So the others have explained the direct effect.This might have been asked but I cannot come up with the correct wording to get a hit. What would happen if I took, say, TMax 400 and shot it at 400 but pushed it in development a stop or two?
I was looking for more contrast in negatives
Unfortunately, the harder the paper the more grain is accentuated. Thus, there is no safe area regarding this. If you have soft negatives, a harder grade of paper will increase the negative's lower grain. If you have harder negatives, a softer paper will lessen the negative's increased grain. Result: usually the same amount of grain. - David Lyga
you'll get a contrasty negative with poor shadows and increased grain but you will get images you may not get otherwise.You'll be better off using3200 film and exposing it at ISO1000.This might have been asked but I cannot come up with the correct wording to get a hit. What would happen if I took, say, TMax 400 and shot it at 400 but pushed it in development a stop or two?
you'll get a contrasty negative with poor shadows and increased grain but you will get images you may not get otherwise.You'll be better off using3200 film and exposing it at ISO1000.
Why not try it and see if you like the results?
Steve.
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