I have used the split filtration method for simple purposes. Printing with a #5 for the darker tones and to keep the highlights towards white, then a second exposure with a #0 to bring in the highlights. Or to use a #0 to burn in highlights. I realize this could be a complicated and varied answer, but i would like to hear other experiences with this and why and perhaps a little theory on the matter. Thanks! kc

-- kc (dogdishz@prodigy.net), October 31, 2001

Answers

I'm doing the same as you, except in reverse order. Test strip with #0 filter to get the highlights right THEN going with the #5 to print in the shadows. I think the theory is that you can fine tune the contrast by exposing the high and low contrast emulsion layers in the paper seperately instead of using half stop grade filters and adjusted development. It's also useful for adjusting contrast locally, as you can then treat the highlight (#0 exposure) and shadow (#5 exposure) areas seperately.

-- Andy Jones (adjones@mac.com), November 02, 2001.