Bellini B&W paper reversal kit

[StephenM]

I suspect that this is well known here, but I didn't know about it until I looked at a local (relatively - Worthing) dealer's site last night and came across it. Together with some eccentric pricing on Harman direct positive paper (eccentric in the 5x4 and 5x7 were about the same price...).

B&W Paper Reversal Kit - Bellini Foto

B&W paper reversal kit for obtaining a positive image on B&W paper. Ideal for large format photography.

www.bellinifoto.it

 

[AndrewFlannigan]

You may be interested to learn that this technology has a long history and was heavily employed by "beach photographers" in the 20th century...

Commercial beach photography and reflex operators at the seaside - National Science and Media Museum blog

Colin Harding looks at the rise of commercial beach photography, and the shift from stiff, formal portraits, to the unposed holidaymaker by the sea.

blog.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk

Another page here on "Walking Photographs", a staple of the beach photographer...

Go Home On A Postcard • Vintage seaside photography

gohomeonapostcard.wordpress.com