Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/02/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi, We decided to make 40x50cm prints for this exhibition. I thought why not print them myself in the darkroom. That's what it is for. I've never made such big prints though. I didn't even know if it is possible with my equipment. I've never really mastered the art of print spotting. Therefore I was quit nervous about any dust showing up. Today I've made the first three prints form the 35mm negatives. My focomat 1c was at the utmost top of it's column but it managed to make full 40x50 prints. My trays are one size too small so I had to get them through the chemicals by hand. I had to make a custom easel from a piece of wood. But it works! And no dust. Although I had to do one print 3 times. It really is satisfying. Not only because it is around 10 times cheaper than an commercial print but also because I manage to do the whole process from visualization to exhibition myself. Tomorrow I will start with the medium format negatives. These should be easy compared to the 35mm ones. -- Best regards, Michiel Fokkema