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Blotter book

January 7, 2021January 15, 2021 - by LensNotes - Leave a Comment

What is a blotter book? A blotter book, also called a print or photo drying book, is a traditional darkroom printing tool. No clever naming here, a blotter book is …

Articles / Darkroom / Darkroom Technique

Darkroom Is Possibe: Ventilation

January 5, 2021January 15, 2021 - by LensNotes - Leave a Comment

Welcome to the newest episode of our blockbuster series Darkroom Is Possible! In it we investigate the different aspects of successfully equipping and running a home darkroom. In this instalment, …

Darkroom / Darkroom Terminology

Resin Coated vs Fiber Based Photographic Paper

July 23, 2020January 7, 2021 - by LensNotes - Leave a Comment

So, you’ve embarked on an exciting darkroom printing journey, but you’re faced with a tough decision right at the checkout of your supplies order. Do you choose resin coated (RC) …

Darkroom / Darkroom Gear

Print tongs

July 18, 2020August 28, 2020 - by LensNotes - Leave a Comment

What are print tongs? Print tongs are a tool used for handling photographic paper while processing. As essential darkroom printing accessories, print tongs reduce or eliminate contact between skin and …

Analogue / Darkroom / Darkroom Gear / Photography / Photography Gear

Photography loupe

May 23, 2020May 23, 2020 - by LensNotes - Leave a Comment

What is a photography loupe? A photography loupe, also called negative magnifier or film loupe, is used to inspect processed film or prints. It’s a single or multiple element magnifier …

Darkroom / Darkroom Gear

Darkroom Paper Safe

May 13, 2020May 19, 2020 - by LensNotes - Leave a Comment

What is a darkroom paper safe? A paper safe is an accessory used in photographic darkroom printing. It’s main purpose is to store and provide easy access to enlarging paper …

Analogue / Darkroom / Darkroom Gear / Photography / Photography Gear

Film Leader Retriever

May 13, 2020December 21, 2020 - by LensNotes - Leave a Comment

What is a film leader retriever? A film leader retriever, also called film picker or extractor is a film processing tool. It is used to retrieve the end of a …

Analogue / Darkroom / Darkroom Gear / Photography

Film Changing Tent

May 5, 2020December 19, 2020 - by LensNotes - Leave a Comment

What is a film changing tent? A film changing tent is a compact light-tight accessory that provides a comfortable, completely dark working space. The tents are used for photographic tasks …

Analogue / Darkroom / Darkroom Gear / Photography

Film Changing Bag

May 4, 2020May 13, 2020 - by LensNotes - Leave a Comment

What is a film changing bag? A film changing bag, also called a darkroom bag or simply changing bag, is a lightproof bag for handling photosensitive materials. Made out of …

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