Integral Film
...an integral constituent (is that redundant?) in my joy of photography. Soon I'll buy myself a sx-70 with the ability to focus. SLR 680! As much as I want one, I would settle for a sonar, in which I would "modify" by cutting out filters to fit the pack film. No biggie, no biggie! I'd like to buy one soon, seeing that the prices are so low. And once production begins again, I'll be set! Yay for Bargain Camera Show!
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Cheap ass developing/darkroom lust
I've been researching all that I can so I can reduce the costs of developing my own photos. I don't have room for an enlarger, unless I convert the bathroom at the times I would like to use it...but I don't know how I would light proof that...I should research that some more. But at the time being, I wouldn't mind only developing my film, seeing that I already have a film scanner. Which will suffice for my summer holiday, until I can get back into the school darkroom.
I'm looking to reduce the costs by shopping for the items I need at the Bargain Camera Show in Pasadena, such as a developing tank, reels, changing bag, thermometer, measuring cups, etc. And what I can't find there, I'll look around for cheap substitutes.
One concern I have is about how to keep my negatives dust free while drying. I googled "DIY drying cabinet" and found some ideas on using garment bags. I'll have to further research that because I see stuff about a fan/ humidifier/ light bulb/ hair dryer and I'm not quite sure what is used for what quite yet. And I do have a locker in my garage, maybe I can use that somehow.
I cannot wait for the day I have my own darkroom, where I can work at my own discretion. Printing is such a delight. And I'd love to have the ability to experiment on my own. At school, I don't feel quite comfortable to be as expressive as I'd like myself to be.
I've been researching all that I can so I can reduce the costs of developing my own photos. I don't have room for an enlarger, unless I convert the bathroom at the times I would like to use it...but I don't know how I would light proof that...I should research that some more. But at the time being, I wouldn't mind only developing my film, seeing that I already have a film scanner. Which will suffice for my summer holiday, until I can get back into the school darkroom.
I'm looking to reduce the costs by shopping for the items I need at the Bargain Camera Show in Pasadena, such as a developing tank, reels, changing bag, thermometer, measuring cups, etc. And what I can't find there, I'll look around for cheap substitutes.
One concern I have is about how to keep my negatives dust free while drying. I googled "DIY drying cabinet" and found some ideas on using garment bags. I'll have to further research that because I see stuff about a fan/ humidifier/ light bulb/ hair dryer and I'm not quite sure what is used for what quite yet. And I do have a locker in my garage, maybe I can use that somehow.
I cannot wait for the day I have my own darkroom, where I can work at my own discretion. Printing is such a delight. And I'd love to have the ability to experiment on my own. At school, I don't feel quite comfortable to be as expressive as I'd like myself to be.
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