Op Tue, 06 May 2008 07:41:08 +0200 schreef Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
> > On May 5, 2008, at 7:50 PM, Jan Moren wrote: > >> Brings me to a question I've been meaning to ask: what does it entail >> today to actually use a 645 film camera? I've been on the fence on >> getting one for a long time now, but I have very little experience of >> shooting film. It is the slower workflow that appeals to me, as >> well as >> the very beautiful look of medium-format images. The Pentax 645 is a auto-exposure, auto winder camera. There is no need for the workflow to be slower than for a similar specified 135 camera. >> For instance, is film readily available? And can you have it developed I buy it at ebay. More than enough sellers with all kinds of film. >> or do you have to do it yourself (I'm considering both BW and colour)? I can have it processed by a photo-dealer or, through another, by the Kodak lab. I develop black and white myself. The darkroom for printing keeps rising on the to-do list. We're halfway though the kithchen. As soon as we have a new roof, I can start building it. >> If I have to do it myself, the idea is probably a bust; I don't >> have the >> space to set up anything. I'd appreciate feedback on the workflow in >> practice for medium format. Developing isn't a problem: you need a light-tight zippered bag with openings for your hands (I'm quite sure the english language has a word for it. Sadly I don't know it ;-), a daylight developing tank (patterson is the brand to have, I think), and chemicals with containers. Spool the film on the reel of the tank in the zippered bag, close it, and the rest can be done in daylight... Hope this helps, -- Ciao, Lucas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
