Xprocessing

[rcovingt]

I have attempted to xprocess fuji provia rdp III in tetenal c41 chemistry and results are contrasty "negs" with a magenta color cast. Somthing to be epected? or somthing I am missing in processing?

Robert

 

[Toffle]

I don't know about the colour cast; that tends to be vary from film to film. JD knows this kind of thing and could give you a better answer. You will generally find more contrast, which can result in blocked highlights or shadows. Remember, you're shooting transparencies, which do not have the same latitude as negative film. Also, you can expect more pronounced grain. Now, if these are things you are trying to avoid, it might take some trial and error to find a film that suits your purposes. I tend to consider these characteristics as features of this type of photography, and try to shoot to emphasize them when I can.

 

[jd callow]

"I have attempted to xprocess fuji provia rdp III in tetenal c41 chemistry and results are contrasty "negs" with a magenta color cast. Somthing to be epected? or somthing I am missing in processing?"

Yes, RDP has a strong yellow/green cast (on the print mag/blue on the neg) and is really contrasty. I've never liked this film for ccrossprocessing, but if you put a strong magenta filter on the camera and shot scenes with a narrow tonal range you can get something good

 

[pentaxpete]

Hi all : I have just joined this Group as I have tried the X Pro with a few different films, usually with Medium Format cameras -- I have used all outdated films -- Kodak Ektachrome 100, Fuji Provia 100 and 400, Agfachrome 1000 and Agfachrome RS 200 -- I find I get very dense and contrasty negatives except for the old Agfachrome 1000 when they were a bit 'thin' and could have done with more exposure -- usually I think I have to CUT the exposure ! I have a few samples saved -- I will upload some into this Group -- hope you view !
regards --- Peter, Brentwood, Essex ( England)