Re: infrared question -Reply

[George L Smyth <GLSmyth@xxxxxxx>]

TAMMY L. SULLIVAN wrote:
> 
> George, I do not develop/print my negatives.  I have a lab that is familiar
> with working with IR do the work.  I live in Connecticut and mail the film to a
> town about 40 minutes from my home.  I'd love to do this at home but that would
> mean to get extravagant, wouldn't it?  Not to open another can of worms but
> what exactly do I need to get started? 

Yes, now would be a good time, although an extra bathroom can certainly
work quite well.  After you begin doing your own work, you'll come to
realize that it's the only way to go.  You certainly don't need to get
extravagant - were that the case I'd certainly be in trouble.  Like
anything else, you can pay as much as you want for equipment. 
Fortunately, you can get quality results without the major expenditures.

To develop your own film, you'll need to invest about $50 for a tank and
some chemicals (developer, stop, fix, PhotoFlo).  To do your own prints
you'll need to add an enlarger, trays, and a different developer.  Since
you are not considering large format (a used large format camer can be
purchased for under $200), you can find a used enlarger to do 35mm and
120 for around $250 or so.  You might get a cheap lens, but that can be
upgraded at your leasure (the lens is where you should spend the
majority of your money).  Three trays will cost under $20.  Additional
frills to make things go easier and quicker can always be added at a
later time, but the above is the majority of what you'll need.

george

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