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* Paterson fiber-based print washer (like [http://www.ag-photographic.co.uk/paterson-fiber-print-washer-10x12-775-p.asp this])
* Paterson fiber-based print washer (like [http://www.ag-photographic.co.uk/paterson-fiber-print-washer-10x12-775-p.asp this])
* General chemical handling & mixing equipment
* General chemical handling & mixing equipment
== Consumables ==
Bring your own chemicals and paper.


== Induction & training ==  
== Induction & training ==  

Revision as of 22:12, 15 May 2016

Darkroom
When TBA, from TBA
What Darkroom
Members

Where is the darkroom?

The London Hackspace darkroom is located downstairs - follow the corridor next to the lift.

Who can use it?

The darkroom is open to members of London Hackspace only.

What can you use it for?

  • B&W photo printing
  • Film development
  • Film scanning
  • Screenprint
  • Painting film
  • Any other activity that needs darkroom, doesn't use aggresive chemicals and is suitable can be welcome

Facilities & equipment

  • B&W film development equipment (changing bag, processing tanks)
  • De Vere 504 enlarger with Ilford Multigrade head, works with 35mm, 120 & 5x4 sheet film (see instruction manual to understand the control panel and how to change between different film formats)
  • Nikon Super Coolscan 5000 film scanner
  • Darkroom sink with running water and lots of trays
  • Paterson fiber-based print washer (like this)
  • General chemical handling & mixing equipment

Consumables

Bring your own chemicals and paper.

Induction & training

Subject to demand, we may be able to offer the following:

  • Induction to the darkroom space (get familiar with our equipment if you're already used other darkrooms)
  • B&W printing training (if you haven't printed B&W film before)
  • B&W film development training (if you haven't developed B&W film before)

If you want to learn on your own, here are some tutorials available online: