darkroom course
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desmond is the teacher, 97467737
desmond is the teacher, 97467737
it won't be cost saving if you only shoot a few rolls once a while.
other than fun factors and total control of the outcome, time and money is not really justifiable for self processing of film IMO.
other than fun factors and total control of the outcome, time and money is not really justifiable for self processing of film IMO.
oceanpriest
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it's postponed till further notice. not enough participants
registration still open, anyone joining?
wootsk
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What films are you using. It isn't much cheaper to develop your own 135 and 120 negative and slides. You do can save some cash developing B&W provided you shoot at least 1 roll per week.
Nikkornos
Senior Member
B&W film developing for 120 and 135, are not difficult to pick up.
If you start developing, you will automatically shoot more film.
I am not sure how many people can really afford to build a darkroom at home these days.
I am not surprised that SAFRA course the response is poor.
A more sensible approach is to scan the film; since most of us share pictures online now.
So if SAFRA can modify the course something which focusing on the developing of film, and scanning + PS focusing on B&W
That should stir up a lot more interests.
If you start developing, you will automatically shoot more film.
I am not sure how many people can really afford to build a darkroom at home these days.
I am not surprised that SAFRA course the response is poor.
A more sensible approach is to scan the film; since most of us share pictures online now.
So if SAFRA can modify the course something which focusing on the developing of film, and scanning + PS focusing on B&W
That should stir up a lot more interests.
wootsk
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Isn't that more of shooting technique? Thought the course only teaches developing and printing?
Anyway with people who are into SLR street shooting, who has time to take a spot meter to point here and there, then gauge the level of shadow and highlight according to the film capability to capture the level of grey. Also has to recalculating the exposure according to the film reciprocity? (if doing a long exposure)
zk-diq
Senior Member
It will cost more if process by yourself for sure. Build a darkroom at home is still affordable depend on how you look at it. About $2k I have it done.
(waiting for permit to shift it back home. hee hee)
For a full control of the process and special requirement, DIY is the only way to go.
Scanning/digitize is another way out, but without the basic knowledge of print contrast/gradation production and density range, you wont be able to produce a good tone range and utilize zone system.
(waiting for permit to shift it back home. hee hee)
For a full control of the process and special requirement, DIY is the only way to go.
Scanning/digitize is another way out, but without the basic knowledge of print contrast/gradation production and density range, you wont be able to produce a good tone range and utilize zone system.
wootsk
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It will cost more if process by yourself for sure. Build a darkroom at home is still affordable depend on how you look at it. About $2k I have it done.
(waiting for permit to shift it back home. hee hee)
Scanning/digitize is another way out, but without the basic knowledge of print contrast/gradation production and density range, you wont be able to produce a good tone range and utilize zone system.
Even with the knowledge, you won't have the time to do it when street shooting. For those, a center weighted meter is more than enough as long as subject is clear and good. If you are more of a landscape shooter who can take your time, it is good to apply the zone technique.
Nikkornos
Senior Member
Are you into fine art B&W?
There are many books that teaches techniques to achieve high quality B&W negatives (and prints).
There are many photos these day done digitally. Its still the same basic principal.
oceanpriest
Senior Member
Are you into fine art B&W?
There are many books that teaches techniques to achieve high quality B&W negatives (and prints).
There are many photos these day done digitally. Its still the same basic principal.
any recommendation for good books?
losheng
New Member
What could be better than those from the man that developed the system?
The Print
The Negative
Setting up a darkroom in a HDB flat is not all that hard - clear a small corner in the store room to put the enlarger. Stack the trays by the side - or use a paper drum. And you get a bonus warm sauna as well! Beats paying for expensive spa membership
Did that for many years. The newer HDBs have even bigger bomb shelters - much better than the one I had!For those that shoot b/w films, its totally worth the while to develop and print your own film. That's the whole point of b/w - you can get to control the entire process. C41 and E6 are mechanical processes that should be automated, but you have a lot of freedom to experiment (and screw up) with b/w films.
Making the prints in the darkroom is a very therapeutic experience - you and yourself (can't fit another person in that small crammed storeroom), working under the red light, listening to music, and watching the images appear from a blank paper. I prefer it to sitting in front of the computer and tweaking the images on the screen with a mouse. A few of my colleagues got hooked after making their first print. So give it a chance - you might be surprised at how much you love it!
Above all - the satisfaction of looking at a print that you've made all by yourself from conception to hanging it on the wall is addictive (no one else to blame!).
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