[quote name='dlridings' post='7984' date='01-07-06, 03:34 '][quote name='Rolleijoe' post='7980' date='30-06-06, 16:31 ']
What paper are you printing on? I'm down to my last 10 sheets of 16x20 Agfa MCP, and have been testing Foma, and while it certainly doesn't have the inherent contrast, or "bite", there are some nice shadow details which show up better with it.[/quote]
I've just been using Ilford's paper the last few years, since Agfa Portriga Rapid disappeared.
I'm studying what is available here at Fotoimpex to try some new ones, but I haven't gotten that far yet.
Fortepan looks pretty good. One thing is for sure, we don't have to worry a whole lot about Agfa or the other big ones disappearing. There are some good alternatives on the market.
Daniel
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[color="#FF0000"]Thanks Daniel. I've started using Foma Variant paper with good results so far, except as stated above. Hope to do more experimenting (like you) with Fotoimpex. I stopped using all Ilford products years ago. There were several quality control issues with the materials I was receiving, so I went back to Agfa.
I studied you PAW link, and the Fomapan does look quite promising. I must say I prefer the look of the recommended developer 1st, then X-tol 2nd. I noticed you made some shots also with a 3.5E, so those were extremely helpful for me.
I know what you mean about the big boys going under, but I do hope APX comes back as well as the Agfa papers, that would make my life so much easier! [/color]
What paper are you printing on? I'm down to my last 10 sheets of 16x20 Agfa MCP, and have been testing Foma, and while it certainly doesn't have the inherent contrast, or "bite", there are some nice shadow details which show up better with it.[/quote]
I've just been using Ilford's paper the last few years, since Agfa Portriga Rapid disappeared.
I'm studying what is available here at Fotoimpex to try some new ones, but I haven't gotten that far yet.
Fortepan looks pretty good. One thing is for sure, we don't have to worry a whole lot about Agfa or the other big ones disappearing. There are some good alternatives on the market.
Daniel
[/quote]
[color="#FF0000"]Thanks Daniel. I've started using Foma Variant paper with good results so far, except as stated above. Hope to do more experimenting (like you) with Fotoimpex. I stopped using all Ilford products years ago. There were several quality control issues with the materials I was receiving, so I went back to Agfa.
I studied you PAW link, and the Fomapan does look quite promising. I must say I prefer the look of the recommended developer 1st, then X-tol 2nd. I noticed you made some shots also with a 3.5E, so those were extremely helpful for me.
I know what you mean about the big boys going under, but I do hope APX comes back as well as the Agfa papers, that would make my life so much easier! [/color]
