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Developing For A Beginner Hello, I have been interested in home developing black and white photos for a while. I started to search the web, and then because I had too many questions I decided that it was just too complicated. But, I just love the way the images look and really want to have a hobby of my own - it looks so much fun! Anyway, I am thinking of starting out with a 35mm SLR camera. People have said that those are good to start with because there are many lens options. So I have decided to start with that. Ok, I know that when developing film you use the tank for the negatives, but after that (I am sorry if this sounds like a ridiculous question) what do I do to make the actual picture? On all of the sites I have been to they have said up to the part about negatives, tanks, changing bags and then they stop... will you please help me?
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doug Nelson |
Look for the Time-Life Photography series books on Film and The Print. These go for $2 at flea markets. Kodak has good books, at serious photography stores.
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- Gregory LaGrange Contact Gregory LaGrange Gregory LaGrange's Gallery |
You need an enlarger, trays, chemicals, a safelight, a timer (can get by without it, but it would make it much more difficult), contrast filters, lens for the enlarger, some rubber tipped tongs come in handy.
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Sara L. Tanner |
Hi. I'm taking a photography course at my highschool. Gregory named most everything we have in the darkroom at school. (If you don't mind getting wet the tongs aren't neccesary). Our timer is glow-in-the-dark so we can still see it when we are working but it doesn't give off enough light to mess anything up. You will also need orthochromatic photopaper ofcourse! :)
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Melanie Marchese |
Depending on the area where you live, there might be Adult (Continuing) Education classes available - or a Community College nearby that offers Photography classes - I have done both and found them very helpful!
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