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After reading the thread about how (there was a url link here which no longer exists) - and reading many other threads - I'm finding a serious gap in my knowledge of film photography - understanding film curves and what they mean with regards to understanding how it behaves, whether exposed normally, pushed or pulled, or how to develop it. Words like "dmax," "toe," "s-curve," are all Greek to me.
You see, this stuff wasn't taught to me when I learned photography. I asked the professors if they knew the stuff - of course they did - but having been out of everyday use and discussion for so long, memories and tricks get rusty.
I shoot Plus-X in 120 format with a #8 yellow filter, rate at EI 125, and develop in Rodinal 1+25 for 6 minutes, 15 seconds at 20 degrees Celsius with 2 slow inversions every 30 seconds. I reached this formula through trial and error. I assume that if I were to understand all those charts and graphs on the PX125 technical specifications, I'd be wasting less film and shooting more. Would there be a way to predict how my prints would look if I rated Plus-X at EI 64?
I'm not asking for a member to write me a complete rundown of understanding film curves (although that would be appreciated!), but maybe point me towards some recommended websites or books. Thanks.
Film in photography is becoming the Damascus steel of swordsmithing, or swordsmithing in general. I pursue it as a hobby but I get the feeling that my opportunities and options for learning have become severely restricted in relation to photographers as late as a decade ago.
You see, this stuff wasn't taught to me when I learned photography. I asked the professors if they knew the stuff - of course they did - but having been out of everyday use and discussion for so long, memories and tricks get rusty.
I shoot Plus-X in 120 format with a #8 yellow filter, rate at EI 125, and develop in Rodinal 1+25 for 6 minutes, 15 seconds at 20 degrees Celsius with 2 slow inversions every 30 seconds. I reached this formula through trial and error. I assume that if I were to understand all those charts and graphs on the PX125 technical specifications, I'd be wasting less film and shooting more. Would there be a way to predict how my prints would look if I rated Plus-X at EI 64?
I'm not asking for a member to write me a complete rundown of understanding film curves (although that would be appreciated!), but maybe point me towards some recommended websites or books. Thanks.
Film in photography is becoming the Damascus steel of swordsmithing, or swordsmithing in general. I pursue it as a hobby but I get the feeling that my opportunities and options for learning have become severely restricted in relation to photographers as late as a decade ago.
