I tried to convert some of my darkroom prints, done 5 years ago, to digital. I tape the prints onto a flat wall , use a tripod and cable release ( mirror lockup ) with a 80mm macro lens to shoot on the print.
Initially, I find that there are lots of reflection on the picture, I then switch off all the lights and close the curtains. I also place a small table lamp about 1 meter away from the print and shine directly onto the print. Result is much better after the adjustments... Still , the final result is not as sharp as those originally printed from darkroom ones.. which is "understandable"..
Has anyone tried to do similar conversions? Are there other methods that I should be using? I am also thinking of using a flat and even white light to be placed at the rear of the print, this will create a white that shines... some thing like a projector effect...
Does anyone has a better suggestion ?
some of the prints that I have done here.... enjoy viewing..
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Initially, I find that there are lots of reflection on the picture, I then switch off all the lights and close the curtains. I also place a small table lamp about 1 meter away from the print and shine directly onto the print. Result is much better after the adjustments... Still , the final result is not as sharp as those originally printed from darkroom ones.. which is "understandable"..
Has anyone tried to do similar conversions? Are there other methods that I should be using? I am also thinking of using a flat and even white light to be placed at the rear of the print, this will create a white that shines... some thing like a projector effect...
Does anyone has a better suggestion ?
some of the prints that I have done here.... enjoy viewing..
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