P3D Re: Cross processing foolishness(?)

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> 
> If you want good black and white, USE BLACK AND WHITE FILM. You are 
> having  terrible results processing color film to black and white (C41)

> negatives using  reversal processing. No wonder. At one time, labs did
not want to 
> process slides  as negatives because of the potential contamination
problems. I am 
> sure this is  part of your problem.
> 
> I would suggest that if you want to do first quality work in black 
> and white use a slow speed film, a tripod, proper filtration and a
cable 
> release. If you > do it right, you will be rewarded with excellent
results.
> 
> RM
> 
> 
There are several-41 films.  Kodak makes at least one, I use an Illford
stock frequently.  They are processed right along with color stock and,
I'm told, pose no contamination problems.  The kid who does my prints at
the grocery has devised the proper filtration on his Konica printer to
produce true blacks and whites.  Very nice results.
Cahrlie Hotchkiss