{"product_id":"media-and-entertainment-example-product-1","title":"Standardized FIlm 31 Step Tablet by Precision Digital Negatives","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe PDN 31-Step Tablet \u003c\/b\u003e(Designed by Mark I. Nelson)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrecision matters.\u003c\/b\u003e Achieve superior evaluation and linearization with 1\/3-stop precision. The PDN 31-Step Tablet is the standard for digital negative calibration, designed specifically to address the limitations of traditional sensitivity guides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Standardize Step Tablet is the Universal Yardstick for evaluation and comparison of calibrations, it allows you to communicate your results accurately with other photographers.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a physical film Step Tablet on silver gelatin film.  It is NOT an inkjet tonal palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIt is the \u003cb\u003eMost Valuable\u003c\/b\u003e and the \u003cb\u003eCheapest\u003c\/b\u003e item in your array of darkroom equipment. (If you graph the print densities resulting from printing the standardized step tablet, you will have defined your process H\u0026amp;D curve.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Simple Tool Tells The Big Story\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDetermine The Standard Printing Time of Your Process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDetermine the Exposure Scale of Your Process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDetermine DMax and DMin of Your Process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDetermine the Density Requirements of Your Negatives\/Positives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCompare and Evaluate Chemistry Ratio Adjustments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCompare and Evaluate the Huge Impact Moisture Content has on Exposure Scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCompare and Evaluate Papers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCompare and Evaluate Other Workflow Variables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy the PDN 31-Step Tablet?\u003c\/b\u003e While many standard tablets use Log .15 Density (1\/2-stop) increments, this custom tablet refines the scale to \u003cb\u003eLog .10 Density (1\/3 stop)\u003c\/b\u003e. This tighter spacing provides 50% more data points for your linearization software, resulting in smoother gradients and more accurate profiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Usability:\u003c\/b\u003e We designed this tablet with practical darkroom use in mind:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReversed Numbers:\u003c\/b\u003e Numbers are printed in reverse on the film, so they read correctly (emulsion side down) on your final print.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVisual Clarity:\u003c\/b\u003e Features black \u0026amp; white edges for improved visual evaluation and tick marks to clearly indicate step borders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEasier Handling:\u003c\/b\u003e Wide steps allow for easier \"lapping\" of the substrate, and the step sizes are optimized for accurate densitometer readings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVersatile:\u003c\/b\u003e Works perfectly for Platinum\/Palladium, Cyanotype, and Positive Processes such as Photopolymer Gravure \u0026amp; Copper Plate Photogravure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePrecision:\u003c\/b\u003e Each step is Log .10 Density (1\/3 Stop).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExposure Calculation:\u003c\/b\u003e Three Steps = 1 Stop Exposure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRange:\u003c\/b\u003e Approx. 10 Stops of Density\/Exposure (Step #1 = Log .05 to Step #31 = Log 3.05).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 1 in. x 7 in. (Strip format).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCalculation Guide:\u003c\/b\u003e Simply divide the Step Number by .1 to determine the Density or Exposure of that step.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDesigned by:\u003c\/b\u003e Mark I. Nelson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eManufactured by:\u003c\/b\u003e Stouffer Industries (Custom produced for Precision Digital Negatives, Inc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47089483972829,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/2094\/3069\/files\/PDN31Step.jpg?v=1769377834","url":"https:\/\/precisiondigitalnegatives.com\/products\/media-and-entertainment-example-product-1","provider":"Precision Digital Negatives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}