View Full Version : Just set up my new darkroom
Shaggysk8
02-07-2010, 05:28 PM
OK still not fancy like some people, but I now have one place for all my stuff and one room, I might name it the iStation I am not sure but I need to bore someone with my excitement :D
Here are some pics (sorry for poor quality not film and from an iPhone)
http://i50.tinypic.com/10xu41x.jpg
http://i49.tinypic.com/2rne879.jpg
http://i45.tinypic.com/qssgbd.jpg
http://i45.tinypic.com/ivdfs3.jpg
http://i47.tinypic.com/1zxs555.jpg
http://i50.tinypic.com/hwlvev.jpg
MattKing
02-07-2010, 05:32 PM
Congratulations - looks good.
One hint (from hard won experience):
Store liquids/chemicals closest to the floor.
In particular, not above any equipment, film or paper!
Have fun!
Matt
Shaggysk8
02-07-2010, 05:33 PM
ok I will move them :D thank you
Paul
That looks like a sweet set-up there.
Do you have a wet side?
Good advice about the chems, bad enough if it spills on the floor - worse if it spills on the easel etc.
Enjoy the printing.
Sim2
Rick A
02-07-2010, 05:48 PM
Good going, bet that feels good. Its really great to have a dedicated space, and not have to break down whenever you finish. Pics look good and I concur about the chems.
Rick
Ektagraphic
02-07-2010, 05:54 PM
Nice good glean set up! Have fun! It can be addicting.
Shaggysk8
02-07-2010, 05:58 PM
My wet side is the other side of the room, no running water but I have found that is not an issue for me. I have just added up the total cost of all my stuff most from the bay about £500 including cameras and spot meter not bad me thinks.
Oh and chems moved to floor on a clean easy board
£500 inc cameras?
You drive a hard bargain! Well bought.
No worries about the running water, just remember if the finished unwashed prints are kept in a tray/bucket awaiting washing - change that water during a session as the level of fixer will build up in it as more prints are added.
fotch
02-07-2010, 06:20 PM
Looks good! Neat freak aye? :D Pictures are worth a thousand words. Thanks for sharing.
Jeff Kubach
02-07-2010, 07:06 PM
Looks great! Very impressive.
Jeff
jnanian
02-07-2010, 08:15 PM
wow neat and tidy ...
wish my place was that organized!
have fun!
john