Spring is coming and the temperatures are raising. Time to take out the Afghan Box Camera and to test the new updates I made during winter. I optimized the paper holder for easier handling and I found a new tripod for the heavy camera.
Today I made a small experiment with my vintage TAXOTA enlarger from the '60. I took off the lamp and replaced it with a can as light channel and a simple LED flash lite. Many people are trying to expose normal cyanotypes with an enlarger and a common 35mm negative, but often the UV source is too weak and the loss of light in the enlarger results in many many hours of exposure time. The standard formula is too slow for such a process. My new "Cyanotypia Cita" is basically designed for Iron...
In this short video I show the sensitivity of the new "Cyanotypia Cita" process. This formula even works with a common LED flash light. To expose iron prints by using a normal light source opens completely new approaches for teachers and classes, because UV light sources are not always everywhere available. The other huge advantage is the simplicity of the chemistry. "Cyanotypia Cita" is harmless, easy to use and has a good stability for storage.