I am considering hosting a photowalk in downtown Carrollton for new or returning photographers.
This would be for people who haven’t shot film in years or whom have never shot film before. Skilled photographers are welcome to join the walk, but the second half is for the new people.
In the second half we will return to the space and learn how to develop the film you just shot.
The cost of the class would cover a roll of b&w film and the development chemicals. So probably between $10 and $15
So my questions are:
Who is interested?
Do you already have a camera or would you need to borrow one?
Do you prefer the weekend of the 25th or the first weekend of February for the event?
I’m interested and available 2/1 or the weekend beginning 2/6. I assume my ‘70s vintage Nikkormat still works. Will you be at DMS this week, I would like to meet you and ask you to check my equipment with me. I am very rusty re film.
I’ll be around tomorrow from about 2pm until maybe 5. Just swing by the darkroom.
The main thing we will need to check is the light seals. Do you know what specific model it is?
They are super easy to clean out and change. Its risky to shoot with bad seals because you can get light leaks, dust and scratches on your film and potentially jam up the mirror.
I’m interested in attending as a “skilled photographer” and hanging/helping out. Given the crazy weather forecast, I think the weekend of the 25th is no longer a strong option. First weekend in Feb or thereafter is my vote.
Also interested! Mostly for the development tutorial, as I have 6 rolls of film I’ve been wanting to develop. I was just debating sending it off somewhere but figured I’d search the makerspace first.
Color film is actually quite easy to develop compared to B/W. All times are the same for every film but it needs a steady temp of 102F (some kits may be slightly diff but 102 is the typical norm). Nowadays its simple to keep the steady temp with a inexpensive sous vide.
Just make sure to keep an accurate account of how many rolls you’ve processed so you can adjust the time accordingly or divvy out the chemistry into smaller batches. I typically keep it all as one big batch and have gone over the recommended rolls several times without issue but some ppl get very specific about following it to a T
We are planning to give it a try, but the main challenge for us is chemical controls. The city actually monitors what goes down our drains and what we dispose of on our own. We are working with our science committee to come up with a supportable process. If you want to help with the planning come to the photography sig meeting next month, its on the agenda.
The event has been submitted for Sunday, it should be on the calendar in a day or two.
The class fee is only for people who are doing the development part of the class. If you just want to join the photo walk its free.
Color chemicals are reused till exhaustion so you wouldn’t be dumping them down the drain. Once exhausted or to the point where you don’t feel like you’re getting the results you want, you can either dispose of them via city chemical waste (like paint) or combine them all which neutralizes it and someone could bring it home to dump down the sink (granted they aren’t on a septic system)
