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Response to push processing for the chromogenic films

from John Hicks (jbh@magicnet.net)
Chromogenic films aren't much different than traditional films; there's lots of latitude for increase exposure and hardly any for underexposure.

A one-stop underexposure that's compensated for in printing by printing it on a higher-contrast paper gives a contrasty print that's lacking in shadow detail; a one-stop underexposure that's compensated for in development by extending development time so that it'll print on normal-contrast paper gives a contrast print that's lacking in shadow detail. There's really not a whole lot of difference. While you can certainly underexpose it three stops and develop it longer, the result will be a very contrasty, grainy print with detailless black shadows. In terms of overall quality, Kodak TMZ or Ilford Delta 3200 developed appropriately would be far superior.

To specifically answer your question, you can ask a lab to push the film, or extend the development. This isn't going to happen at a neighborhood minilab; you'll need to go to a professional/commercial lab that's willing to do it, and you'll need to be willing to pay the higher price for special processing.

(posted 8525 days ago)

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