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Do-It-Yourself Developing of 120 Film I hope someone can give me some advice. I am looking to develop 120 film from a Rolleiflex on my own at home. I have past experience developing nad printing 35mm film but have never done medium format. If I am looking to buy an enlarger for a home darkroom, what do I need to look for in the enlarger so that it will be able to handle the 120 film? Anything I need to be aware of in the developing and printing of this film? Can you recommend a starting resource, book, web site, etc. to help me get started on this process? Any reply appreciated.
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doug Nelson |
I'm not up on newer enlargers, but you might find a real bargain with an old Omega B-22. It should have a 6 x 6 cm negative carrier with it, and a 75-mm enlarging lens. The old Beseler 23C might have this capability as well. Be sure the 6 x 6 cm (2 1/4 square) negative carrier is included, or it will be hard to find separately. Anyone recommend a newer enlarger?
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Timothy A. Chorlton |
Hi Adrienne If you haven't already got your self sorted with an enlarger, you could do far worse than pick up a Durst 670 enlarger. It's one of the few photographic tools I have that I never feel the urge to update. It comes with a built in colour head which gives you access to a whole range of printing grades. As for medium format compatibility, I too have just started to use a Rolliecord for medium format. All I needed for my Durst was a 80mm lens and a medium format light box head, both second hand for a nominal price. The quality is excellent and it is so easy to switch back to 35mm. The only thing that you need to worry about when printing with this size of neg is popping. When the negs get warm under the lamp they can 'pop' and buckle. Durst produce a 6x6 neg holder with a Newton glass to prevent this from happening. It is however, one more surface to keep dust free so check your test strips for dust marks before making your final print.
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I have an old Bessler 23C with a 75mm lens. Be sure an get the carrier for 120 film with it or it may be difficult to locate. What I love about the Bessler is that the filters and the heat absorbing glass go above the lens so you have less dust to worry about. I develope both 120 and 35mm with this enlarger and am very pleased. It is a well build work horse.
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