Re: [APML] OT: Homemade Enlargers( and other film stuff)

[Brian larmay <power_windows4789@yahoo.com>]

Hi guys, thanks for the feedback..
I hadnt really known they were that cheap to buy..this
was just a new curiosity of mine really.

Someone replied offlist and offered me an Omega B22
enlarger for free...all I have to do is pay for
shipping.

I really wonder how many people out there still do
this kind of stuff with the temptation of digital
quickness.
Is the digital realm really that quick and satisfying
or about the same in process and procedure considering
developing, printing, taking the picture etc? What is
given up or lost?
Seems like it would take more time just saving up for
anything digital, but once you get there, I guess your
set until it outdates itself.
I dunno....I havent tried digital to really judge it.
Im in love with the whole mystique of film based
photography though and cant seem to entertain the
thought "much" of switching over.
Everything is so quick these days ...so incredibly
digital, it makes me want to step back and say "hey",
slow down for petes sake", but Im sure Ill get blown
over if I stay too long by casting my voice to the
wind.

Anyways, thanks for letting me rant, and for your
replies.
Brian

O ..and please .. do not start a war over film vs
digital.



> 
> In a message dated 2/25/04 5:05:16 PM,
> power_windows4789@yahoo.com writes:
> 
> << Has anyone ever heard of using a slide projector
> as a
> an enlarger for making prints?
> 
> Pardon the offtopic,
> Brian >>
> 
> Brian:
> In theory it would work as an enlarger and a slide
> projector are similiat 
> but........
> why go to the trouble?
> 
> Studios and photographers, having gone 'digital', 
> are almost giving away 
> their entire darkrooms and once $1000 enlargers are
> going for $100.
> 
> Kent Kirkley
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