AFAIK the only stuff still being produced (sometimes) commercially is ADOX Lupex. I think only a single grade (and glossy) is available to begin with, and it seems to be available also in only a few formats. Not sure to what extent it is available from US retailers; you could always order overseas, but the cost will evidently be high.It doesn't seem like I can find any regular contact printing paper like AZO anywhere.
AFAIK the only stuff still being produced (sometimes) commercially is ADOX Lupex. I think only a single grade (and glossy) is available to begin with, and it seems to be available also in only a few formats. Not sure to what extent it is available from US retailers; you could always order overseas, but the cost will evidently be high.
Thanks, that's what I was a little worried about was paper speed mostly. I can adjust the light source somewhat, but still wanted a slower paper that gave good results. I have some Foma 131 down home I can try. I'll also pick up some Adox Lupex when and if it comes in stock again.
What's the next best paper for contact printing next to a dedicated contact paper.
. I can adjust the light source somewhat
For contact printing and projection printing I use Ilford Classic fibre base variable contrast paper. It offers the versatility and creative options of a modern variable contrast photographic paper with no practical downsides.
I've tried some so called contact printing papers in the past and my grumpy impression is that contact papers are only called such because they are useless for projection printing, only for heavy exposure contact work.
As for the unique image quality of contact papers it's not there, or it's too slight, or I'm too visually insensitive to print value nuances that others claim as important.
I have never made prints for display via contact printing. The only contact printing I have done is for proof sheets and that doesn't tell you much as to the quality of a print of larger size. All of my 8X10 negatives so far have been scanned only. I did do a few 8X10 contact back in college, but that was so long ago(1970's) I remember nothing about it. I am pretty sure that they were on Ilford Ilfobrom grade 3, but can't swear to it.For contact printing and projection printing I use Ilford Classic fibre base variable contrast paper. It offers the versatility and creative options of a modern variable contrast photographic paper with no practical downsides.
I've tried some so called contact printing papers in the past and my grumpy impression is that contact papers are only called such because they are useless for projection printing, only for heavy exposure contact work.
As for the unique image quality of contact papers it's not there, or it's too slight, or I'm too visually insensitive to print value nuances that others claim as important.
I have never made prints for display via contact printing. The only contact printing I have done is for proof sheets and that doesn't tell you much as to the quality of a print of larger size. All of my 8X10 negatives so far have been scanned only. I did do a few 8X10 contact back in college, but that was so long ago(1970's) I remember nothing about it. I am pretty sure that they were on Ilford Ilfobrom grade 3, but can't swear to it.
That's a great print. I can only wish for something close to that. I loved Oriental Seagull in the light blue box. It was a nice easy paper to work with. As your photo shows, it delivered in spades too.You can make stellar contact prints with what's available to you. I only had Azo in 8x10.. This one is from an enlarged 11x14" negative Bob Carnie made for me. On Oriental Seagull 16x20" FB in Ansco 130. Unless your negatives are pristine, be prepared for some spotting....
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