Minimalist Direct Positive Prints

[@monmioamio]

Hi Joe. Thanks for sharing. On a lighter note: the backdrop gives the impression that you are actually inside a changing bag 😊

[@jacksong6226]

2:11 another tip, get old 40s and 50s full size Polaroid land cameras like the Model 95, 800, or 120 these cameras can be very very cheap sometimes as little as $13 and have a gate that accepts 4x5

[@brineb58]

I love how you find the best way to do it on the cheap!!! I also love and feel that photos are both an image and beautiful object!!!

[@nohandlenohandlenohandle]

I am so excited! I've used this paper before, but wasn't too happy with developing in trays in a darkened bathroom. I've been looking for a tank solution, and last week found a Jobo 2820 at an estate sale, with a 4x5 reel inside! I did a search to figure out how to make this work and I'm so happy to have found your video. I should have known you'd have the answers for me! :)

[@kennyd3163]

Truly enjoyed this video! I retired from commercial photography some years ago as I developed a rather chronic case of MS. I haven't shot LF since the late 90's but this video has inspired me to dust of my old LF gear and start shooting again... Now I only need to paper to become available. Thanks and subscribed!

[@VNSavedStuff2011]

Terrific video. Thank you. I will try this and look forward to photos that will come from this process.

[@moonolyth]

A breack down frame made of hot water PVC pipe would fit inside the bag. Hot water line is 1/2 in. vs 3/4. Just got a Supper graphics last night❤❤. Lots of extras. Will be a while to get started, but will look cool on a shelf till I catchup. Your an insparation thanks!

[@shaunbrowne3963]

Joe, thanks for providing us with some inexpensive options for black and white photographs Cheers!

[@206coconutz]

Well done Joe! Thanks for sharing your process and advice for such an approachable and low-cost method of producing one of a kind prints.

[@MeAlexSenna]

Wonderful video and insight. I’m up for it. Getting that later on. Thank You

[@JoePani1]

You Sir are a Genius. I think your channel is great. I'm sorry I didn't find it sooner. I will catch up on your earlier videos.

[@swishpan]

Great video, love the 3 stores drawer! What about 3 dishes side by side instead inside the tent, would it work?

[@jentzenmooney9426]

Thank you Joe for your video and encouragement!! So do you use the same drum for developer stop bath and fixer(vinegar)? Where can learn a out the ratios for things like alt materials like vinegar? Thank you

[@jmiddelkoop4205]

Hey Joe, must I preflash the Paper, and how can that be done without a darkroom?

[@Joe_VanCleave]

The paper does not need to be preflashed to work!

[@ghosttownsentinel5288]

"These are not made any more, but let me show you in great detail how it works!". Ha ha, genius!!!

[@hoorayforpentax3801]

I think the whole concept of putting chemistry in those three little drawers and trying to manipulate print paper inside a changing bag is just asking for disaster. However, it looks like the PERFECT answer for those who are printing 35mm film at smaller sizes and only have a limited amount of bench-space in their darkest basement bathroom. If it's alright with you, I might steal that idea.

[@Joe_VanCleave]

Yes! This works great in a compact darkroom, where you don't have enough table space for conventional trays.

[@SidMoi]

im doing my assignment about this, thank you for the video!

[@nicholaswells4511]

Hi Joe, thanks for the great, informative video. I'm an artist but a complete analogue photography newcomer. Ive got myself a package of the Harman 40.6 x 50.8 cm paper, developer concentrate, stop bath and fixer. I have built a large pinhole camera, and a rotary tank from PVC pipe which should hold the paper sheets evenly and securely as it rotates on wheels (per your video). My question is, can I just dump in the developer, rotate for the recommended time, dump it out, and continue like this with the stop and fix? should I rinse with water between these steps, and should I be worried about contamination if I want to reuse the batches of chemicals? Thanks for any insight you can give me!

[@Joe_VanCleave]

By doing a brief water rinse between developer, stop and fixer you can extend the life of the stop and fixer, meaning you can reuse them longer before having to use fresh chemicals. I usually do a 30 second water rinse between steps, then two water rinses after the fixer, before opening the tank, so I don't get fixer splashes on everything. That requires 7 containers. For rotary processing the paper I use 100mL of volume for each chemical. I use small clear plastic drink cups and have a volume line marked in permanent marker, covered with clear tape, on each container. I use household white vinegar, diluted about 1:3 or 1:4, for stop bath, then chuck it when it begins to lose its vinegar smell. I use fixer diluted for paper and test for exhaustion by the indicator test drops, and also test for activity with strips of darkroom print paper that have been fogged with light, so as to be light pink colored. If the test drops indicated the fixer isn't saturated with silver AND the paper turns from pink to white, then the fixer is good.

[@nicholaswells4511]

@@Joe_VanCleave Beautiful, thanks so much for the help!

[@FaustoSaporito]

Hi Joe, just a question: why using a changing bag? Can this paper be processed under red-light?

[@Joe_VanCleave]

Yes, of course. But for those who lack a darkroom space, a changing bag is adequate, while offering the option of processing away from home.

[@Joe_VanCleave]

Yes, of course. But for those who lack a darkroom space, a changing bag is adequate, while offering the option of processing away from home.

[@Joe_VanCleave]

Yes, of course. But for those who lack a darkroom space, a changing bag is adequate, while offering the option of processing away from home.

[@Joe_VanCleave]

Yes, of course. But for those who lack a darkroom space, a changing bag is adequate, while offering the option of processing away from home.

[@Joe_VanCleave]

Yes, of course. But for those who lack a darkroom space, a changing bag is adequate, while offering the option of processing away from home.

[@ClydeHoadley]

I've ordered the paper and chemicals; I already have a developing tank.

[@Joe_VanCleave]

Good luck, be sure to share with us your results.

[@thelivingmanpart2]

is the wash time really 1 hour??

[@Joe_VanCleave]

Without a wash aid, the recommended rinse time for fiber base paper is 1 hour. But a wash aid can reduce that time significantly. I like to use Heico Permawash, but there are other brands that work equally well.

[@thelivingmanpart2]

Joe Van Cleave i will be sure to look into that heico permawash... thanks for the fast reply!

[@noytheya]

Can you use film developers like rodinal? Film fixers?

[@Joe_VanCleave]

Yes indeed.

[@Poppaneedsanap]

aha.. Harman paper! got it!

[@Joe_VanCleave]

Just make certain it's light-sensitive silver gelatin direct positive Harman paper, and not their inkjet paper.