this is in response to the post by Jim Galli on 11/12. I think there is a large contingent of forum participants in the same boat as Jim, deep passion and desi re to create images, but limited time. I know I am. I would like to challenge everyone to share some of their tricks or techniques to save a few minutes here and there. While some may seem obvious to some people, there may be a few gems some of us havn't considered.
I will start with a couple of suggestions. First, i have found it is worthwile to have a large number of film holders. I have 25 at the current time. I keep almost all of them loaded with different film ready to go when I get a chance t o shoot. When I only had 8 it seems I only had 3 or 4 loaded at any time, then w hen I wanted to go out I had to waste time loading the extra holders. This way I always have 5 or 6 loaded with different film rady to go.
Second, I have found that I make far more efficient use of limited darkroom time if I make a list of what I want to accomplish, set a time limit and stick to it . For example, I may decide I need to mix some fresh chemistry, and I want to p rint two negs in 2 hours. I will mix chemistry first, because if I run out of time and don't get that done, it means wasting time the next session because a t ask now requires it be done. If I get everything accomplished before my deadlin e i quit anyway. I have found if I try to rush and do to much I get sloppy, mak e mistakes and waste materials.
Suggestioins need only be as simple as, use a good digital thermometer instead o f a standard one, you won't spend time waiting for the temp to stabalize. Anyways, you get the idea, I look forward to your contributions.
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