Topic: RA-4 success story

[Diane Peterson]

Some time back I posted a question about processing Oriental black & white paper especially for processing with color chemicals..well I had a lot of great advice and decided I should just go ahead and try it so today was finally the day! The subject matter isn't impressive but I very much like the results of the paper and chemistry. I processed the paper in some small plastic  containers about 6 x 8 in my darkroom/bathroom and used my ipod with very low light as my timer....I used a 4x5 pinhole camera with rating the paper at 6.

[Francois]

Pretty sweet results there Diane.
I'm happy to see that paper being put to good use.

[Diane Peterson]

Thank you Francois! I am really happy with entire process!

[astrobeck]

that is most excellent!
I'm glad you took the plunge and made a happy photo with that perplexing paper.

There's no going back now!!!!!   

Hope to see you soon!
Becky

[astrobeck]

Oh, forgot to ask, did you use the color chems at the recommended temperature?
Just curious.

Becky

[Diane Peterson]

Becky!! was going to send you a pm but figured you would see this!! I used the chemicals at 90. f...thinking developing time was 1 min 10 seconds and then the Blix for 60 seconds..on the first image ( the one above) my timer fell so I had to fake it!! But must have been pretty close! On the second image (below) was right on...I figured keeping the developing time at 1 minute or so would keep the temperatures pretty consistent!  I called the store that gave me the paper yesterday and they have a bunch more for me, so hopefully I can bring you a box!! I am very happy with the contrast in this paper.  Now I am going to get the color paper that uses the same chemicals..that should be interesting!