Re: Kodak b&w diapositives?

[P3D Sam Smith <3dhacker@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>I would like very much to hear other viewpoints and experiences/attempts with
>making black & white diapositives.
>
>Robert Linnstaedt
>
>

The T-Max Reversal method of B&W slides does give excellent results. I would
not neccessarily say it's economical unless you process all the rolls at
once. All reversal kits tend to age and become less accurate the longer you
keep the working solutions going.
The big killer to me was the time involved. I found it a real hassle, far
more than the standard E-6 kit. Around 45 minutes all told I believe.

My favorite method of obtaining B&W trannies is to shoot on any standard B&W
film and process for negatives. I then contact thses onto Litho film using a
diffused glass over the negative in contact with the litho. I use an
enlarger for a light source, but any low power source will do as long as
it's controllable.
Development is 1-3 minutes in regular paper developer.

This method is extremely inexpensive, easy, quick, and you can make as many
copies as you want. You can also adjust for over/under exposure of the
original neg.You can also see the process, as the film is not red sensitive.

The only disadvantage is dust, but with experience and a little luck you can
usually get a slide with minimal dust specks.


Sam


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