Image Transfers - Type 59 or 79 or both?

[pharquarx]

What is the type of film to use for this? I work with a 4 x 5 Toyo and currently have Type 59 and am eyeballing stocking up on some Type 79. What are the significant differences, advantages and/or disadvantages of each type of film for use for Image Transfers?

Thanks,

Charlie

 

[ann]

the easy way to remember which film will do transfers, or lifts; use film that ends in a 9. 669, 679, 59, 809, etc.

 

[pharquarx]

Yes, understand. What are the pluses and minuses of type 59 versus type 79or, are both great candidates for this? I am aware of the reciprocity issue with the type 59, thus requiring the use of filtration for exposures longer than 1/125 second. Any other issues between these types?

 

[Shmoo]

Type 59 can be used for either emulsion lifts or image transfers. I believe that you can't lift the emulsion on the 79, but you get better speed.

 

[terri]

Hi Charlie - Both can be used, but for image transfers, Type 79 has a decidedly yellowish cast. You also need to wait longer before pulling the negative apart than you would for 59; let the dyes set up about 30 seconds before pulling. I have found that the yellow cast is actually pleasing, as it definitely sets the image apart from the usual 59/669 look. You can always add some cyan filtration if you want to reduce the cast.

Handle your transfer gently in the wash/rinse stage, or it can literally rinse away.

Here is an example (from a Kodak EIR negative). The little greenish swish in there is my fault, agitating the rinse a bit too aggressively - but it gives you an idea of the tone.