new to film SLR - processing questions

**Aristophanes** · 07-16-2013, 10:14 AM

Here are some scans from The Darkroom, basic resolution for the US$10 fee:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/film-processing-scanning-darkroom/221772-...ml#post2433502

loco · 07-16-2013, 10:19 AM

Originally posted by Aristophanes

Here are some scans from The Darkroom, basic resolution for the US$10 fee:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/film-processing-scanning-darkroom/221772-...ml#post2433502

Those look very good! I think you guys have sold me on the lower res scans. They should be plenty unless I find a particular shot I want to print larger or something. I guess with digital, sometimes I get so used to "pixel peeping" that I'm constantly wanting to blow the photos up to full size just for fun. But really, there's no need to.

stevebrot · 07-16-2013, 01:39 PM

Originally posted by paulh

to see if new seals or a CLA is in order. I

Better to simply do test the seals and mirror foam yourself. The easiest way is to take a toothpick and press it into the light trap grooves on the back of the body (film door open). If it does not feel springy or if it feels gooey or if chunks of dust/crud fall out, it is time to redo the seals. The same goes for the mirror damper foam at the front of the focus screen in the mirror box (lens off).

After having said that piece, your seals are likely to be in good condition. KEH generally does a full check on everything they sell before it goes out the door.

Steve

**Eagle94VT** · 07-18-2013, 10:36 AM

I can also give The Darkroom a thumbs up. I like to make 5x7 or 8x10 for my "keepers" - the good pictures. For the fun of it I had The Darkroom make a few 11x14 size pictures - they came out excellent. There is a company (?) Blue Moon that still makes optical prints from film. I want to try them as well to see what differences I can find.

stevebrot · 07-18-2013, 12:52 PM

Originally posted by Eagle94VT

There is a company (?) Blue Moon that still makes optical prints from film

Blue Moon Camera and Machine is about 3 miles from where I am sitting. I use them for C41 (color negative) processing and they do an excellent job. I have never used them for prints, though I expect they probably do a good job.

Blue Moon Camera and Machine | Cameras, Typewriters, and Film Processing | Portland, Oregon, USA

They don't promote optical enlargements on any of their Web pages. You have to download the price sheet (pdf).

Steve

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07-16-2013, 10:14 AM	#16
Aristophanes Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Rankin Inlet, Nunavut Photos: Albums Posts: 3,948	Here are some scans from The Darkroom, basic resolution for the US$10 fee: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/film-processing-scanning-darkroom/221772-...ml#post2433502

07-16-2013, 10:19 AM	#17
loco Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,846 Original Poster	Originally posted by Aristophanes Here are some scans from The Darkroom, basic resolution for the US$10 fee: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/film-processing-scanning-darkroom/221772-...ml#post2433502 Those look very good! I think you guys have sold me on the lower res scans. They should be plenty unless I find a particular shot I want to print larger or something. I guess with digital, sometimes I get so used to "pixel peeping" that I'm constantly wanting to blow the photos up to full size just for fun. But really, there's no need to.

07-16-2013, 01:39 PM	#18
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by paulh to see if new seals or a CLA is in order. I Better to simply do test the seals and mirror foam yourself. The easiest way is to take a toothpick and press it into the light trap grooves on the back of the body (film door open). If it does not feel springy or if it feels gooey or if chunks of dust/crud fall out, it is time to redo the seals. The same goes for the mirror damper foam at the front of the focus screen in the mirror box (lens off). After having said that piece, your seals are likely to be in good condition. KEH generally does a full check on everything they sell before it goes out the door. Steve

07-18-2013, 10:36 AM	#19
Eagle94VT Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 291	I can also give The Darkroom a thumbs up. I like to make 5x7 or 8x10 for my "keepers" - the good pictures. For the fun of it I had The Darkroom make a few 11x14 size pictures - they came out excellent. There is a company (?) Blue Moon that still makes optical prints from film. I want to try them as well to see what differences I can find.

07-18-2013, 12:52 PM	#20
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Eagle94VT There is a company (?) Blue Moon that still makes optical prints from film Blue Moon Camera and Machine is about 3 miles from where I am sitting. I use them for C41 (color negative) processing and they do an excellent job. I have never used them for prints, though I expect they probably do a good job. Blue Moon Camera and Machine \| Cameras, Typewriters, and Film Processing \| Portland, Oregon, USA They don't promote optical enlargements on any of their Web pages. You have to download the price sheet (pdf). Steve