Newbie setup help

[jkapcoe]

Hello,

As being new to this analog world I need help to figure out what I need to make prints. I don't really know where to start. Any help on a basic setup?

Thank you in advance!

John

[Christopher Walrath]

Posted wirelessly..

Basic

Enlarger w/ baseboard
Mean to time exposure of paper and development stage
Paper
Paper developer
(Film stop and fix will work for paper)
Paper safe
Darkroom or space
Running water (opt)
Three trays to fit paper format
Three bamboo tongs
Thermometer
Clothespins and line for hang drying RC paper
Static brush
Enlarger lens (50mm for 35mm negs)
Safelight (red) with 15 watt bulb or less
Mean to rinse prints in running or refreshed water
Log book so you cab denote printing steps for each neg you print
Kodak book. Into Your Darkroom for more lists and easy to follow basic steps.

Good luck and have fun

[jimbop]

Hi John! I agree with Christopher Walrath, also, you'll need lots patience, and a good radio station to give you some company!! Have you already got the negs that you want to print, or are you developing those too?

Like Chris says, the most important thing is that you have fun!

Cheers,

Jim.

[David Brown]

Any help on a basic setup?

http://www.kodak.com/global/en/consu...llCourse.shtml

http://www.ilfordphoto.com/applications/page.asp?n=16

http://www.darkroomsource.net/

[Christopher Walrath]

Posted wirelessly..

Oh, duh. Check out the August issue of Creative Image Maker. http://creativeimagemaker.co.uk

[jkapcoe]

Wow. Thank you all for your help. I feel like I am surronded by a bunch of friends eger to help! I love this site!

Thank you all!

-kid in a candy store

[Christopher Walrath]

You're welcome. Here, have a lollipop.

[Anscojohn]

Welcome from near Washington, DC. Don't hesitate to ask.

[Christopher Walrath]

Oh, saw your location. You're probably a 'Go Blue' huh.

[John Koehrer]

How far would you drive for the basics?
Solar enlarger w/4-5 negative carriers, lens, 8X10/11X14 trays, safelight & some odds & ends.
The enlarger can be used with 35mm to 3 1/4 X 4 1/4 & has a 100mm projection Ektar with it & looks like new.
I'm about 45 miles West of Chicago.

It's a freebie if you want to pick it up.