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Forum: Film Processing, Scanning, and Darkroom
03-08-2014, 09:45 PM
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Hello,
I'm currenty setting up my first darkroom. It's very exciting, especially after just getting into 35mm photography.
A couple days ago I picked up some used darkroom equipment;
Krokus 66 enlarger with condensor and lens
various used (some antique) chemicals
Tongs, trays
busted timer
various sizes of sealed and opened paper
other odds and ends
I paid $100 for all this and quickly realised I overpaid. Ah, rookie mistake. But learning what not to do is just as important as learning what to do. And yes, this is what I'm telling myself to make myself feel better... Lol
Anyways, I cleaned and setup the Krokus, all is good there. With the chemicals, I figure it's best to just start over so I've bought/ordered what I need, lest a few.
I got a red bulb today. A red LED, Philips 13 watt. I know this isn't kosher, but I'm willing to roll the dice and do some tests, it cost me a buck eighty seven and I couldn't pass it up. Yes, there's definitely something to be said for having the right tools. But I think there's also something to be said for doing something practically, creatively, and non friviously. Yes.. I may have made that last word up.
So.. Now, lastly, I'm waiting for my Polymax T. I have D76, two liters of Ilford rapid fixer, vinegar instead of stop, and two spent rolls of test B&W film. While I wait for the Polymax I was thinking of developing this way... Buy a gallon of distilled water, develop the D76 into the jug, then separate it for convenience sake into three or four screw cap wine bottles. Rather than have it stay in the 2L jug as it empties and fills with O2.
All this being said, I'm always, ALWAYS, looking for advice. My methods may be illogical and imperfect, I dunno, I'm doing this for the first time. So any advice is appreciated. Thank you.
Pinko
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
03-08-2014, 09:19 PM
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Thanks everyone for the warm welcome. I'm looking very forward to reading many threads here, picking the brains of those who know the craft, and using that search bar to my full advantage.
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
03-05-2014, 11:36 PM
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Weeks ago I rekindled an interest in photography. After weeks and weeks of reading, it became obvious due to my personality and simple diligence, that my obsessions with film photography could only be satisfied by the simplicity
and ease of the K1000. Sooo.. I got a great deal on one today from the original owner who was not only extremely generous and kind, but generous in that he cared more about that his camera would be put to good use
than he did about profit. He sacrificed profit for enjoyment.
I was the very lucky recipient of this K1000 and I will never forget the man's generosity, nor the passion of the medium that drives me to produce great photos.
So, Hi, hey, and I'm glad to be here. I feel like a dingy that's landed on comfortable shores, in my search for
self expression. I know that sounds flaky. I'm just really happy.
Oh yeah, I also bought a bunch of outdated darkroom equipment today, including an enlarger,
So hopefully that stuff all works out. Lol
If not, square one is warm. And bless my sweet wife for putting up with my esoteric ways. And giving up her only bathroom for my fly by night interest in a homemade darkroom.
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