Old hand Starting Out in Darkroom ~ Need help to put it all together!

[izerLee]

Hi guys.

Firstly, let me say that I was from the creative industry and actually left the industry for years now. I have moved on and don't think that I will ever make a comeback. That said, I always have been interested in black and white photography and darkroom processing since I was a child. Now in my early 50s, I feel more so!

I like the classic, timeless appeal of black and white, and how it could be process, digitally or traditionally, into the look and feel that best represents the artist's or photographer's intend. I have an industrial space in Kallang and recently renewed the lease. And equipped it with large format printers that specifically prints in black and white suing a unique all black ink system from piezography. I have a small studio space and gallery space as well.

My website is IzerLeePhotography.com

I have reserved a nice space for a traditional darkroom BUT I must say that I have very very little experience in it. But I really want to set it up and share with everyone who have the same interest. In a way I hope to keen the tradition and at the same time have meet others who share the same interest and passion. I will be looking at 35mm and medium format enlargers and develop photographs up to 16 x 20".

Any one who is keen to assist, sell, contribute please call, text or whatsapp me at +65 86060007.

Tks for reading and best regards to all!

Izer Lee

 

[izerLee]

Pictures of my modest work

 

[zguy]

Nice gallery you have. welcome back to wet darkroom printing. I bet there are quite a MF enlargers sitting idle in storerooms and should be put to good use

 

[izerLee]

Nice gallery you have. welcome back to wet darkroom printing. I bet there are quite a MF enlargers sitting idle in storerooms and should be put to good use

Tks zguy. Hopefully ... got no offers as yet. Looks like I have to try ebay soon.

 

[sfoto100]

Or u can buy one from ruby.. they have mf enlarger new..

 

[izerLee]

Or u can buy one from ruby.. they have mf enlarger new..

Tks for the lead sfoto100. Actually have looked into that already but I am hoping to stretch my budget to include 2 or 3 enlargers. I was recommended by a gallery artist to go for the Beseler enlargers. Hoping someone will have a unit or two collecting dust and will offer to me

 

[sfoto100]

Tks for the lead sfoto100. Actually have looked into that already but I am hoping to stretch my budget to include 2 or 3 enlargers. I was recommended by a gallery artist to go for the Beseler enlargers. Hoping someone will have a unit or two collecting dust and will offer to me

I see. I hope your wish will come true. Pls hang around here n let ppl know you need enlargers .. sometimes ppl will give it away . Good luck Bro!

 

[losheng]

Welcome back to (real) photography!

We run a humble film processing and darkroom rental service, with equipment and time contributed by various members of the local photography community. Our space is nowhere as luxurious yours, but that isn't going to stop us from offering our help! What we could not achieve in our current setup, we would love to see that done by someone with a bigger space (and budget)! Please come by and visit us - you can drop us a note at <hello@analogfilmlab.com>!

 

[izerLee]

Welcome back to (real) photography!

We run a humble film processing and darkroom rental service, with equipment and time contributed by various members of the local photography community. Our space is nowhere as luxurious yours, but that isn't going to stop us from offering our help! What we could not achieve in our current setup, we would love to see that done by someone with a bigger space (and budget)! Please come by and visit us - you can drop us a note at <hello@analogfilmlab.com>!

Let's meet up Losheng Where are you located? My mobile is 86060007.

 

[gcman]

Hi,

I have a Durst Laborator 138 S Condenser enlarger capable of up to 5x7 collecting dust in my under-utilized darkroom.

Regards,
GC

 

[gcman]

A picture of the enlarger head attached.

 

[izerLee]

Hi GC and tks for the post. Best if can text or call me as I don't connect the the forum all the time. We can take this from the text and see how we may proceed.

 

[izerLee]

Progress report -- met up with gc man and will probably work out something. His passion is apparent Also meeting a retired photographer tomorrow to look at some of his darkroom stuff that he wants to sell. Will update progress from time to time. Losheng, hope to catch up with you guys soon.

 

[izerLee]

Space and some gear. Enlargers coming next week