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The darkroom group is currently building the darkroom. Please keep an eye on the main list for information about our next meetings, or read the [[Project:Darkroom|project page]] for more info.
== 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 [[Membership|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 ([http://www.ilfordphoto.com/webfiles/2007321151751747.pdf instruction manual])
* [[Nikon Super Coolscan 5000 film scanner]]
* Darkroom sink with running water and lots of trays
* 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
 
== 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:
 
* [http://www.ilfordphoto.com/webfiles/200629163442455.pdf Processing your first B&W film]
* [http://www.darkroomdave.com/tutorial/making-your-first-black-and-white-print/ Making your first B&W print]

Revision as of 22:07, 15 May 2016

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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 (instruction manual)
  • 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

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: