pre flash or post flash

[presspass]

I've been pre-flashing to bring dense highlights under control and it works well for me. Is there any reason or advantage to post-flashing as opposed to flashing the paper before making the main exposure? Thanks,

 

[Jim Noel]

No. Keep doing what you are doing. Pre-flashing is helpful for both film and paper.

 

[Blighty]

I heard (somewhere) that there is some difference between pre and post flashing, although I can't see how it would matter. FWIW, I rarely pre-flash an entire sheet of paper, tending mainly to selectively flash as part of the burn/dodge routine. If your method works, that's great.

 

[Ian Grant]

Both Pre & Post flashing work well with papers as long as you're consistent. Pre flashing is more usual.

Ian

 

[ChuckP]

Here's an old thread you may find interesting:
(there was a url link here which no longer exists)