Re: Fine grain from IR emulsions (was: No subject given)

[George L Smyth <GLSmyth@xxxxxxx>]

pbadcock@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> 
> How about using a pyro developer? (PMK)?  I haven't used this yet, but I was
> lead to believe that it stains the film in a way that reduces the effect or
> perception of graininess.  W.J's home page has some great notes and links about
> this stuff.  George - what do you mean by 'mushing'??!

Fine grain developers eat away at the edges of the grain, resulting in a
decrease in acutance.  Personally, this is not a characteristic I look
for in a developer.  HIE "naturally" results in larger-than-normal grain
size - that's just part of its look.  Trying to change that will result
in other undesireable qualities.  My personal feeling is that things
work best when one "goes with the flow" and uses the film's
characteristics to their best advantage.  This is why I suggested either
switching to Konica or going larger.

Cheers -

george

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