Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/11/08

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Subject: [Leica] Down the Slippery Slope - setting up a darkroom
From: craig at craigschroeder.com (Craig Schroeder)
Date: Tue Nov 8 16:43:09 2005
References: <6.1.0.6.2.20051108160314.0b091130@192.168.100.42>

Consider a slot processor to save space.  Here's a good overview by 
Ryuji Suzuki:

http://silvergrain.org/Photo-Tech/Nova-Monochrome.html



Richard wrote:

> Enough talking, I am setting up a darkroom. Not sure how yet, as the 
> garage space is not very large and it is not currently light proof. 
> The other option is to utilize the kids' bathroom and just move things 
> in and out. Consider I used our apartment's teeny bathroom for that 
> exact purpose when I was in high school, I guess it's just going full 
> circle :-)
>
> I am getting a contact print frame, for experimentation with scan and 
> printing out digital negatives. I also have an eye on a Durst M605. 
> Hopefully I can get it for couple hundred bucks. The Focomat seems to 
> go much higher. I am also looking a Focotar 5cm/4.5. I think I will 
> "reserve" wet prints for fiber stuff and may be later on alternative 
> process and continue to use the inkjet for others. We shall see.
>
> Since space is at a premium etc. I don't mind throwing money to solve 
> some of the problems, e.g. may be getting a vertical print washer? Any 
> recommendations?
>
> Oh yes, if anyone has any dark room stuff for sale, send me a note.
>
> Thanks.
>
> // richard (This email is for mailing lists. To reach me directly, 
> please use richard at imagecraft.com)
>
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