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Large-Format Darkroom


For copying my large format negatives, I have a developed a very simple copy facility.
A technical description will be offered here within some weeks.

Snapshots of my Darkroom

As you might imagine, a darkroom is not an optimal location for taking exciting photographs.
Photography needs light, and the darkroom is that very working-place where there should be as low lighting as possible.
Nevertheless I have tried to give you an impression of my wooden darkroom atmosphere and feeling.
Yes I know the quality of those shots is low, but then...

rm's darkroom
The "wet" part: trays on the left side, watering at right hand side. This shows five trays as used for negative development.

rm's darkroom
The "wet" part with darkroom lighting (almost).

rm's darkroom
This is the heavy, sturdy copying frame. At the right side there is my old 12Bit computer used as a flexible programmable process timer.

rm's darkroom
Negative and Image washing takes place here.

rm's darkroom
My seldom used enlarger, a wall mounted vintage.

rm's darkroom
Close up view of my enlarger.

rm's darkroom
Above the washing area I can hang films and images for drying.

rm's darkroom
Real darkroom lighting for positive process.

rm's darkroom
Close-up of my process timer, an ancient 6100 12 Bit computer running reliable since 1976 (!!!).

rm's darkroom
Another view of the trays. Here are four trays as I use for the positive process.

rm's darkroom
Another view of the trays.


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