Darkroom Filters

[oriecat]

Can someone give me a quick rundown of what the different filters (Ilford, B&W, 00 to 5 set) do? I've been out of the darkroom for about 9 years and sometimes I know a filter would help, but I'm not sure which one does what anymore.

Thanks!

 

[manda]

ORIECAT?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Tell me this ISNT a coincidence???!!!!!!! bwahahahahaaha


and no darlin, you know I cant help you with that one.

 

[e_]

 
...here ya' go, two articles in an excellent series:

Adjusting Print Contrast

Part One: http://www.nyip.com/tips/topic_black_white_16.php

Part Two: http://www.nyip.com/tips/topic_black_white_17.php

HTH!



e_

 

[oriecat]

Thanks, e_! Those look great!