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Low Cost Darkroom Techniques

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January 2024: The Exposure article has been re-written and simplified.

SIGMOID MODEL DOCUMENTS 2024

Sample spreadsheet files are available below. Purchasers of the photometer will be sent the full suite of spreadsheets and programs by email.

Enlarger Photometer Document :- enlarger_photometer_14_2_20190205.pdf

Enlarger Photometer Sample File film_id11b_v13_5pl_12_1_20240111_sample.ods

APPLICATION OF FILM DATA DOCUMENTS

Exposure application document, 20240129

7 Step Test Chart Spreadsheet, ods version

7 Step Test Chart Spreadsheet, xlsx version

ISO and effective film speed document

Contrast sensitivity notes, 20180516

RAW CHEMICALS LIST AND SUPPLIERS

This relates to the formulae page. It includes suppliers offering small quantities of chemicals that have been checked for photographic use.

Raw Chemicals List and Suppliers    

Various Articles from the 1960's onwards giving historical background information
Current Exposure Meters
Calibration Levels of Films and Exposure Devices
Contrast Index
Contrast Measurements of Black and White Materials
Defining K
Description of H-D Curves by Specifically Chosen Parameters
Emulsion Speed Rating System
Exposure For the Middle Tones
Factors Affecting the Quality of Black and White Reflection Prints
Re evaluation of Factors Affecting Camera Exposure
Safety factors in Camera Exposure
Simple Methods for Approximating the Fractional Gradient Speeds
Speed Relations and Tone Reproduction - 05.03.2014
Tutorial - A Review of Speed Methods