RA4 reversal daffodils

[Dave Walker]

I have been experimenting with RA4 colour paper reversal, creating unique direct positive colour prints in-camera on darkroom paper.

Over the last year or so I've tweaked and adjusted my method and recently had a bit of a breakthrough in filtration.

Using only low-cost filters in current production and off-the-shelf chemistry, my colour balance in sunshine is looking pretty good to my eye.

It's a whole lot of fun, and I've been grinning since I saw this one appear in the developing tray this morning.

This is a 4x5, shot in a Chroma camera and processed in a Pinsta.

Happy to share details for anybody interested.

 

[Brian Moore]

This image is quite beautiful Dave.

shot in a Chroma camera and processed in a Pinsta

First time I have heard of the Chroma camera. I'm guessing you transferred the paper to the Pinsta in a darkroom (or changing bag) but you also mention the developing tray so I really don't understand.

 

[Dave Walker]

Yes, I moved the paper in a darkroom, but a bag would also work. The back of the Pinsta is the tray I mentioned

I have a 4x5 field camera from Chroma https://chroma.camera/

 

[Stevenson Gawen]

That's very nice! The process is a bit deeper than I'm into film at present, but I really want to try it one day. Lovely colours in that one.

 

[Dave Walker]

That's very nice! The process is a bit deeper than I'm into film at present, but I really want to try it one day. Lovely colours in that one.

Thanks I'm doing my best to make it straightforward at the moment. I'll publish my method once I'm confident it's repeatable