Re: Pull Processing HIE

[Jaap <imagefotografie@xxxxxx>]

Bill Agee wrote:
> 
> >Has anyone every pull processed HIE?  I am shooting 35mm and want to
> >enlarge to 16x20 but am a afraid that the sharpness at 11x14 is maxed out.
> >Does anyone know how long I would tank process in D-76 if I was to shoot
> >through a #25 at ASA 100 instead of 200?
> >
> >Bob Peak, Jennifer Carpenter-Peak, Dakota & Bali (the Crested Chocolate Husky)
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> 
> Yes, I pull process HIE all the time with HC-110.  Additionally, I have
> found that D-76 softens the edges of the silver grains, giving the illusion
> of finer grain, but in fact giving less sharpness. I don't use it for that
> reason. I prefer HC-110 because it gives better sharpness / acutance and I
> have made enlargements to 28x42 inches, from a full frame 35mm HIE neg.
> The grain is tack sharp and probably would remain that way at even larger
> sizes.  The point is that sharp grain is the secret, not the  elimination
> of grain.  That is not possible when you are at mural size. Check out
> Ilford XP2 film.  It is very fine grain, but if you blow it up very large,
> it looses its apparent sharpness and appears blurry because of the dye
> layers not having sharp grain as in regular films.  I will admit that at
> 8x10 sizes, maybe D-76 looks smoother than HC-110 if that is your goal.  I
> happen to like the grain effect and it remains part of the charm of the
> film at any magnitude.
> 
> Bill Agee
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Hi Bill!
This sounds very interesting! Could you please give me (and maybe others
are also interested) the details about HIE developed in HC-110. What is
your EI setting and which filter? Do you meter through the filter etc.
Very keen to hear from you. Already thanks in advance
Greetings
Jaap Los
Holland

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