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George 21st September 2020 07:56 PM

Hello from W Sussex
 
Hi everyone,

I have recently 'adjusted' my two-room flat so that the living room/kitchen is also a relatively well equipped functioning darkroom. It is possible that I am mad.

I had a similar set up at my parent's house before moving out some time ago. Was also paying for a community darkroom, which was extremely good but expensive and a 30 min drive away.

I managed to get hold of an M805, equipped for up to 6x9, which is a joy to use. I think I prefer it to the 504 in the community darkroom. I also have the M601 with colour diffuser set up, but there are too many groceries under it to use.

Looking forward to browsing and perhaps contributing when I've not got the energy to print.

Remembering how much I dislike dust.

p.s. I meant to change my username before hitting send, but forgot as I laughing at how ridiculous it is.

Bob 22nd September 2020 07:16 AM

Welcome aboard.

Hmmm... two room flat with a functioning darkroom. Well, far be it for me to argue with someone's self-diagnosed mental condition :D

If you want to change your username, let me know and I can do that for you. I see "George" is available.

Have fun!

MartyNL 22nd September 2020 07:31 AM

Welcome to the forum, George. The Durst M805 is indeed a lovely enlarger, I also have one. Bt the way, which type head does it have, a diffuser or condenser?

Bill 22nd September 2020 08:53 AM

Welcome to the forum George. Nobody who is prepared to take up the art of darkroom printing is all mad just mad enough!

big paul 22nd September 2020 10:13 AM

Hi George and welcome to FADU .when it comes to photography you don't have to be mad but it helps .:D:D:D .I have been developing and printing my own photos for 50 years and only now do I have my own permanent darkroom .Looking forward to seeing your work .



www.essexcockney.com

George 22nd September 2020 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MartyNL (Post 135637)
Welcome to the forum, George. The Durst M805 is indeed a lovely enlarger, I also have one. Bt the way, which type head does it have, a diffuser or condenser?

Hi Marty,

My one is the black and white condenser head which take the Bimacon condensers. I am considering making a diffuser to fit under the mirror, but am concerned it'll get a bit hot in there with the 150w bulb.

Thanks

George 22nd September 2020 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big paul (Post 135639)
Hi George and welcome to FADU .when it comes to photography you don't have to be mad but it helps .:D:D:D .I have been developing and printing my own photos for 50 years and only now do I have my own permanent darkroom .Looking forward to seeing your work .



www.essexcockney.com

Hi Paul,

I have put a few up in an album. I haven't explored fully yet but will pop some other work up in other areas too I expect

Mike O'Pray 22nd September 2020 12:55 PM

Welcome George. You may be slightly mad as apparently I may be also judging by some comments on another forum:D but clearly there is nothing wrong with your ergonomic skills if you have managed to create a functioning darkroom in a two room flat.

I have a Durst 605M which is good for 6x6 but if big prints and the negs to go with them is the thing then one capable of 6x9 is ideal.

Mike

Mike

Terry S 22nd September 2020 02:31 PM

Welcome on board George. :)

Terry S

CambsIan 22nd September 2020 02:34 PM

Hi George,

I sometimes wonder why I put myself through all the angst and frustration of printing, maybe we're all a bit bonkers.

Welcome to our slightly eccentric world.

Ian


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