How do you enlarge negatives?

[Simon...]

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Hello everybody

 

I've been developing my analog films for a while know and then scanning them. I've been thinking about learning how to enlarge my negativs old fashion style

 

Could anyone tell me how the best way to do that?

 

I would also appreciate it a lot, if someone could tell me in basics what is done when you enlarges a negative and how.

 

 

Thanks a lot, Simon

[Michael Hiles]

First, read Ansel Adams book "The Print". Then start simply. Some information is out of date - some of the papers mentioned are no longer made etc. Some of the advanced techniques are way too advanced for a beginner - but it is all worth reading.

 

When you start, begin with multigrade paper. There are wonderful papers such as Ilford Multigrade. Also use fiberbase papers. This is the real stuff. And look at Ilford's information on paper processing - very useful and simple.

 

Best of luck.

[kenneth]

First, read Ansel Adams book "The Print". Then start simply. Some information is out of date - some of the papers mentioned are no longer made etc. Some of the advanced techniques are way too advanced for a beginner - but it is all worth reading.

 

When you start, begin with multigrade paper. There are wonderful papers such as Ilford Multigrade. Also use fiberbase papers. This is the real stuff. And look at Ilford's information on paper processing - very useful and simple.

 

Best of luck.

 

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