Original exposure details (and see previously posted scan):
25th April 2020 3:15pm
Chamonix 810V
Nikkor-W 300 f/5.6
Ilford FP4+ 8x10
760mm bellows extension, with extension board
(Working distance 550mm)
1min 20 seconds f/16
Stearman SP810 tray, Pyrocat HD 2:2:100, 12’, 21ºC
Acetic acid stop, TF-4 Fix, Hypoclear, wash, Ilfotol rinse
Print:
31st May 2020, afternoon
28ºC, relative humidity 45%
3ml Fotospeed Argyrotype sensitizer + 1 drop of let-down Tween 20, Bergger Cot320 11x14" paper.
Paper dried for approx 30 mins before exposure.
8'15" in full sun, Lotus 12x16" frame
5mins wash in 1.5l distilled water + squeeze lemon juice
5mins wash in 1.5l tap water
3mins wash in 2% hypo (4.5tbps to 1.5l tap water)
1 hour final soak (30mins face down, 30mins face up) in 3l tap water. Dried on clothes rack for a few hours, then dried for 2 days under boards (usually a week, but unseasonably hot weather!)
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