A Comparison of Several Developers and the Specification of Relative Sensitivity (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Raymond Davis

 
9781390285321: A Comparison of Several Developers and the Specification of Relative Sensitivity (Classic Reprint)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1390285324 ISBN 13: 9781390285321
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2024

Synopsis

Discover how photographic sensitometry standardizes emulsion properties and how developers alter the characteristic curve for practical results.

This book explains the purpose of a universal sensitometric system and why the density versus log-exposure curve is central. It compares different developers and shows how their choice affects contrast, speed, and the shape of the curve, helping readers understand practical outcomes in printing and exposure.

  • How the H&D (characteristic) curve represents emulsion performance and how its shape relates to image qualities.
  • What inertia, gradient, and fog mean for measuring sensitivity and how to interpret these values.
  • The impact of additives like bromide and p-aminophenol on development and curve behavior.
  • Practical considerations for selecting developers and processing times in standard photography workflows.
Ideal for readers of photographic science, standardization work, and laboratory testing who want a clear, practical understanding of sensitometry.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2024
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1390285324
ISBN 13 
9781390285321
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
33

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