At 7:37 pm -0500 2/4/98, John Petrush wrote:
>Chung, Stephen (D&B Telecom) <ChungS@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>.........
>>I have also enrolled myself on a darkroom
>>course, because even at the local camera club there seems to be more
>>members who are more interested in digital darkroom than their own
>>traditional darkroom.
>
>I have learned each of us has a specialty or two - marco photo, wildlife,
>scenics, etc. I've been curious how many OM photographers also pursue the
>"other side of photography" - the darkroom. I'd like to hear from the list
>of those who process their own film and/or make prints.
>
>I personally have a fairly well outfitted darkroom crammed into a tiny, but
>dedicated, space. Only 5 x 8 feet in size, I can process any film up to 8 x
>10 inches and prints up to 16 x 20. The enlarger will accomodate film up to
>6 x 6 cm; a color analyzer, programmable digital timer and Jobo manual
>processor round out the basic equipment. I've chosen to standardize on
>color negative printing simply because it is most repeatable for me, hence
>less waste. At $5-6 a pop, making a mistake with Ilfochromes can get
>expensive in a hurry.
>
>John P
John,
I have a bit more space, however stay with B/W film at home up to 6x6. Have
access to a darkroom with enlargers up to 5x4. Currently working mainly
with 6x7 negs. Largest prints I have done myself are 20" x16" - regularly
print 12" x91/2".
Do some selenium and sepia toning etc. Working in the darkroom is a
learning experience which can last your whole life. I have a strategy
which is designed to keep me thinking when taking photos - print full
frame. Still all rules are there to be broken, but it does help me. Tend
to take only a standard lens and possibly portrait around with me now,
lighter and the walking keeps you fit ;-)
OM content - the lens cap from my OM4 50mm is now attached to the 6x7
camera :-)
Don't worry, have replaced the 50mm lenscap with a pristine OM version.
One of the shots taken with an OM2N 85mm and Delta 400 has been the most
challenging over the last four years - still try to print it every so
often. Have numerous versions with different interpretations. Usually end
up having to drink a lot after each attempt so have left that neg alone for
about a year now. Feel the urge to have another go though........
All the best,
Clive http://clive.bel-epa.com
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