After doing a bit of research and doing some experiments in the darkroom today, I think I’ve come to realize that the problem we’re having is that our chemicals have been sitting here too long. This doesn’t mean that they went bad, it just means that we need to decrease the water dilution a bit.…
I have put together a detailed handout for you guys to read through. This deals with the parts of the development tanks, how to use and load them, and how to mix the chemicals. Always remember to wear safety goggles when mixing the chemicals and never touch your eyes until you wash your hands with…
“A discovery is said to be an accident meeting a prepared mind.” -Albert Szent-Gyorgyi I got my invoice for the order I made earlier from Mike’ Quality Camera: Purchase order will (hopefully) be submitted on Monday and we can pick up our materials as soon as they clear the check. I am still good on…
Developer, stop bath, and fixer each have their distinctive smell. They are almost foul smells if one interprets them that way. I’ve come to grow to love it and I look forward to coming home sweating from a 10-mile bike ride and still reeking of dark room chemicals. If you’re passionate about this hobby (or…
I met with Michael from Mike’s Quality Camera and Mr. Boucher in the darkroom today. I learned a great deal about how well-maintained the equipment that was left behind was and some basic pointers about the flow of the darkroom. All the enlargers were in pieces but they were covered in plastic bags and basically…