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Progress of my darkroom
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Sat Nov 03, 2012 7:12 pmby Reschsmooth
I have had an operational darkroom for some time, but this week, I picked up a 4x5 enlarger and a new bench on which to bolt it. I also made myself a 16x20 "easel" as I couldn't justify spending $300+ on a brand one. My DIY easel will let me do 12x15, 11x14 and borderless 16x20.
Re: Progress of my darkroom
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Sat Nov 03, 2012 7:26 pmby gstark
Nice looking playground for you.
Just be careful that you don't let the dark out.
Re: Progress of my darkroom
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Sat Nov 03, 2012 7:43 pmby Matt. K
All the darkeness in the universe cannot put out the light from 1 small candle.
Re: Progress of my darkroom
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Sat Nov 03, 2012 8:11 pmby Reschsmooth
Currently loading some FP4 into the double film holders before heading downstairs to print some large prints.
Tis a shame I can't make downstairs light tight enough for a printing workshop for the BBQ.
Re: Progress of my darkroom
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Sun Nov 04, 2012 12:02 amby robert
very jealous... my first darkroom was in a garden shed lined with thick black plastic when i lived in the blue mts. Freezing in winter and boiling sweat box in summer- not to mention the spiders....
such a great way to spend an evening-
robert
Re: Progress of my darkroom
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Sun Nov 04, 2012 12:54 amby aim54x
I'm loving your little den there!
Re: Progress of my darkroom
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Sun Nov 04, 2012 9:58 amby gstark
Reschsmooth wrote:Tis a shame I can't make downstairs light tight enough for a printing workshop for the BBQ.
WHy not? What's the impediment?
Re: Progress of my darkroom
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Sun Nov 04, 2012 12:36 pmby Reschsmooth
gstark wrote:Reschsmooth wrote:Tis a shame I can't make downstairs light tight enough for a printing workshop for the BBQ.
WHy not? What's the impediment?
Primarily laziness. During the day, there is a fair amount of light that comes in from the side rooms that, whilst could be blocked up, are quite large. Make that pure laziness
I can always see what I can do.
Re: Progress of my darkroom
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Sun Nov 04, 2012 9:03 pmby chrisk
Reschsmooth wrote:gstark wrote:
WHy not? What's the impediment?
Primarily laziness.
fantastic stuff pat.
Re: Progress of my darkroom
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Sun Nov 04, 2012 11:12 pmby PiroStitch
Lovely stuff. I don't shoot enough film right now to warrant building my own darkroom, plus I want to keep my footprint as small as possible in case i have to move again.
Re: Progress of my darkroom
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Mon Nov 05, 2012 6:37 amby Reschsmooth
PiroStitch wrote:Lovely stuff. I don't shoot enough film right now to warrant building my own darkroom, plus I want to keep my footprint as small as possible in case i have to move again.
In that case, I suggest you take up the wet plate collodion process - very portable (by requirement) and arguably more instant than digital photography.
Re: Progress of my darkroom
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Mon Nov 05, 2012 8:42 amby PiroStitch
Funny you mention that. I was reminding myself this arvo the same thing...seriously
Re: Progress of my darkroom
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Mon Nov 05, 2012 8:45 amby Reschsmooth
After watching this and similar videos and the results these guys are getting, I would love to give it a go. But I need to gain much greater skills with my view camera as it is.