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"JJS" wrote in message ...
The local Kamera Klub Koffee Klatch does not like Rodinal; they place great importance on fine grain and extreme sharpness. The member who makes tack sharp 20x24" prints from 35mm is held in high esteem; another member who makes 16x20" prints from Minox negs is regarded as a demi-god. Technique for the sake of Technique is the last refuge of the imagination-impoverished fetish case. The point is that Rodinal is not the best of its type. I like sharpness AND fine grain AND nice tones AND good speed. Acutol and FX-39 provide these in greater degree than Rodinal. There is nothing Rodinal can do that these do not do better. Period. |
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"JJS" wrote in message ...
The local Kamera Klub Koffee Klatch does not like Rodinal; they place great importance on fine grain and extreme sharpness. The member who makes tack sharp 20x24" prints from 35mm is held in high esteem; another member who makes 16x20" prints from Minox negs is regarded as a demi-god. Technique for the sake of Technique is the last refuge of the imagination-impoverished fetish case. The point is that Rodinal is not the best of its type. I like sharpness AND fine grain AND nice tones AND good speed. Acutol and FX-39 provide these in greater degree than Rodinal. There is nothing Rodinal can do that these do not do better. Period. |
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On Wed, 18 Aug 2004 13:04:31 -0500, "JJS" wrote:
Technique for the sake of Technique is the last refuge of the imagination-impoverished fetish case. Is that bad ? ;)) Regards, John S. Douglas, Photographer - http://www.darkroompro.com Please remove the "_" when replying via email |
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On Wed, 18 Aug 2004 13:04:31 -0500, "JJS" wrote:
Technique for the sake of Technique is the last refuge of the imagination-impoverished fetish case. Is that bad ? ;)) Regards, John S. Douglas, Photographer - http://www.darkroompro.com Please remove the "_" when replying via email |
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On Wed, 18 Aug 2004 13:04:31 -0500, "JJS" wrote:
Technique for the sake of Technique is the last refuge of the imagination-impoverished fetish case. Is that bad ? ;)) Regards, John S. Douglas, Photographer - http://www.darkroompro.com Please remove the "_" when replying via email |
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On Wed, 18 Aug 2004 14:35:49 -0500, "JJS" wrote:
"Robert Vervoordt" wrote in message .. . On Wed, 18 Aug 2004 13:04:31 -0500, "JJS" wrote: The local Kamera Klub Koffee Klatch does not like Rodinal; they place great importance on fine grain and extreme sharpness. The member who makes tack sharp 20x24" prints from 35mm is held in high esteem; another member who makes 16x20" prints from Minox negs is regarded as a demi-god. Technique for the sake of Technique is the last refuge of the imagination-impoverished fetish case. You do know that this was posted as a sarcastic barb, don't you? Of course! I know you at least that well. Me? Typo? Robert Vervoordt, MFA |
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On Wed, 18 Aug 2004 14:35:49 -0500, "JJS" wrote:
"Robert Vervoordt" wrote in message .. . On Wed, 18 Aug 2004 13:04:31 -0500, "JJS" wrote: The local Kamera Klub Koffee Klatch does not like Rodinal; they place great importance on fine grain and extreme sharpness. The member who makes tack sharp 20x24" prints from 35mm is held in high esteem; another member who makes 16x20" prints from Minox negs is regarded as a demi-god. Technique for the sake of Technique is the last refuge of the imagination-impoverished fetish case. You do know that this was posted as a sarcastic barb, don't you? Of course! I know you at least that well. Me? Typo? Robert Vervoordt, MFA |
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John wrote: On Wed, 18 Aug 2004 13:04:31 -0500, "JJS" wrote: Technique for the sake of Technique is the last refuge of the imagination-impoverished fetish case. Is that bad ? ;)) Well right or wrong it neglects content. Then whats the point to the work unless one is just making imagery as a technical exercise in materials handling "processing". There are good reasons to test, but testing in and by itself is rather drab compared to being able to apply the tests. -- LF Website @ http://members.verizon.net/~gregoryblank "To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public."--Theodore Roosevelt, May 7, 1918 |
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