Yep... I've just made 'the switch'... to film that is!
I'm the proud owner of a used cambo 4x5 monorail after 3 years of exclusive digital use. The reason for getting back into film is because although I only did basic processing and printing I REALLY miss working in the darkroom. As they say "the alternative isn't much easier and it's nowhere near as fun". I also miss the beauty of a contact print, and am planning on contact printing exclusively at this stage.
At the moment I'm looking for a book that explains the Zone system both at the visualisation/metering/exposure and most importantly at the processing end of things.
I'm currently looking at either "The Negative" (Adams) or "The Ansel Adams Guide: Basic Techniques of Photography - Book 1" (Schaefer) - two very obvious choices.
Is one of these the book to get or is there something better (or even something online)?. I'm after something that is up to date in terms of B&W consumables are still available.
I am looking at using ilford film and developer using the dip and dunk method.
Thanks for any advice...
Ben
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