I have been reading recent posts with regard to masking(unsharp). Is this technique feasible for 35 mm. Howard Dvorin

-- Howard Dvorin (HowardDvorin@cs.com), July 27, 2001

Answers

Quite a difficult thing to do, I guess. I think the best solution is to enlarge your negs first, then make your unsharp mask, then print by contact. There is a very interesting article by Ctein in the July/August "Photo Techniques" about the direct positive Kodak film (SO 139, I think) that helps you to enlarge negs in one step.

-- George Papantoniou (papanton@hol.gr), July 29, 2001.

There is no reason that you can't mask with 35mm. In fact, the sprocket holes make registration even easier. There is no need to produce enlarged negatives.

-- Ed Farmer (photography2k@hotmail.com), July 29, 2001.

I have 10 years experience in masking 35mm (profesional lab)in germany. 1. dont produce the mask in contact; use one camera to do one 1:1 copy for the mask. (dust) 2. develop the film / mask. 3. mounting the negative and the mask, best in one dia-frame (with glas) or with one paper on side (for handling) More information and adress, send e-mail!

-- Willy Maurer (wmdom@hotmail.com), August 03, 2001.