Mat124 G & Delta 100

Mike Kennedy

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• Jul 24, 2007

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I have some old stock Delta 100 that I plan to shoot tomorrow morning. How can I achieve good contrast & detail without using a filter.Maybe rate the film a little slower?

Thanks

 

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• Jul 24, 2007

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If it's dated within the last 10 years and not been kept in warm, damp or very humid conditions it will probably be perfectly OK.

 

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• Jul 25, 2007

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Mike, I've been shooting my Delta 100 at iso 80. It gives a lot of detail. The contrast is more an issue of processing time though.

Myself I like a dense neg that's been under-processed about 20%.

-Rob

 

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Mike Kennedy

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• Jul 25, 2007

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Thanks Rob.
The man knows his Ilford.

Mike

 

Michel Hardy-Vallée

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• Jul 25, 2007

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I would also warn against over-developing. That's the #1 cause of bad negs. Slight overexposure is not criminal, but too much soup usually is! Whatever your developer, take off a good 20-25% from the time given by Ilford, just to be on the safe side.

 

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• Jul 25, 2007

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The Mat124 lenses are quite sensitive to flare. Use a hood (Often your hand will do, if its shadow is on the lens).