Photography Developing Equipment
What equipment do i need to start a darkroom?
It’s actually for my sister, but she’s been into photography for a while and would like to start developing pictures, what kind of equipment would be needed and how much would it all cost? is some equipment- like an enlarger optional? Thanks in advance!
I presume that your sister wants to do traditional photography. If she’s into digital, then the asnwer is different.
For a traditional darkroom, the first requirement is a room. doesn’t have to be a permanent installation, but that certainly would be preferable. Adn it ideally should have both running water and a drain.
Other requirements:
an enlarger, with appropreaite lens(es) for the format(s) she uses
an easel
grain focuser
developing trays 9 minimum of four, and ideally 6-8)
safelight
some arrangement for drying prints
developing tank (for rollfilm) and reels
Assuming that you start with a used enlarger, you can probably get the entire setup for US400 or less, EXCLUDING the room.
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