Ambrotypes and Ferrotypes - DPChallenge Forums

05/04/2010 05:42:01 PM · #1

Can someone tell me the Pros and Cons of these two forms of photography?

Thanks

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM

05/04/2010 06:04:04 PM · #2

Nobody 145 years old here, no?

krnodil

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

05/04/2010 06:14:38 PM · #3

To be honest, I'm not sure I understand your question - pros and cons with respect to what? How long it takes to complete the process? How dangerous are the chemicals used with each process? You might find a good explanation of both (or links to information) here at Alternative Photography

They both use a wet-plate collodion process - but one is on glass (ambrotype), one is on iron sheets (ferrotype).

05/04/2010 06:16:48 PM · #4

Originally posted by krnodil:

Ahh so i guess the pros and cons would just be the same as the ones for wet plate i.e

• Unlimited number of prints
• Inexpensive compared to Daguerreotypes
• Exposure times of seconds
• Entire Process had to be done before plate dried
• Portable Darkroom needed

Thanks :)

Message edited by author 2010-05-04 18:17:06.

Tez

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

05/05/2010 02:58:33 PM · #5

i recommend you develop b/w film in piss mixed with laundry soda for about 25-30 mins with mild agitation.

Keep it personal.

Olympus 7-14mm f/4.0 Zuiko Digital Zoom

05/05/2010 03:26:13 PM · #6

Originally posted by Tez:

i recommend you develop b/w film in piss mixed with laundry soda for about 25-30 mins with mild agitation.

Keep it personal.

I suppose i could do that.

one2one

Olympus E-5

05/05/2010 05:58:54 PM · #7

Like this.

Piss Christ.