Progress of my darkroom

[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.

[gstark]

Nice looking playground for you.

Just be careful that you don't let the dark out.

[Matt. K]

All the darkeness in the universe cannot put out the light from 1 small candle.

[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.

[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

[aim54x]

I'm loving your little den there!

[gstark]

Tis a shame I can't make downstairs light tight enough for a printing workshop for the BBQ.

WHy not? What's the impediment?

[Reschsmooth]

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.

[chrisk]

WHy not? What's the impediment?

Primarily laziness.

fantastic stuff pat.

[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.

[Reschsmooth]

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.

[PiroStitch]

Funny you mention that. I was reminding myself this arvo the same thing...seriously

[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.