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Filters are thin pinkish plastic sheets that when placed between the light source and the light sensitive paper will change the natural contrast of a negative. The range in numbers from 0.0 to 5.0 in half steps. You will usually begin using a 2-2.5 filter and you will evaluate the effectiveness after the first test strip. If you need more contrast, use a higher one. If your picture seems too contrasty, lower your filter number. You are to print the same negative 4 times:

1. Using no filter 2. Using a 2 filter 3. Using a 5 Filter and

4. Repeat 5 filter and add an addition 10% time without a filter