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Burka, Samuel Moses

 
9781333369514: Hypersensitizing Commercial Panchromatic Plates (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Boost your color photography with a science-backed method for faster panchromatic plates. This study documents how ammonia treatments can dramatically raise plate speed across several brands, including modern panchromatic varieties, orthochromatic types, and spectrum-process emulsions, with real-world testing in controlled labs.

This dissertation explains the methods of sensitometry, the role of dyestuffs in emulsions, and the practical results of ammonia bathing. It compares different developers, examines keeping qualities, and presents spectral sensitivity data to help photographers choose the right plate and process for aerial and high-detail work.


  • How sensitometry is used to measure plate speed and brightness response

  • Which plate families show the strongest speed gains after ammonia treatment

  • Notes on processing, drying, and maintaining image quality during experiments

  • Spectral data and practical implications for aerial photography and color work



Ideal for readers of photography science, vintage imaging techniques, and lab-informed photo processing.

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