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Digital Matt · 05-11-2005, 09:37 PM

I'd like to introduce you to the newest member of my family, my new (used) Eos 50 / Elan II! Bought it from Ebay, and it is the start of my move to film.

*waits for reactions*

hahahah

Got a roll of Tri-x 400 and a red filter to boot, and of course, some Velvia 100. Next step is to set up the darkroom eq I already own and have no idea how to use!

Corry · 05-11-2005, 09:44 PM

Oooooh...Digital Matt has to change his name now!

Digital Matt · 05-11-2005, 10:02 PM

Hehe, you're right Corry. Now what to change it to? :p

thebeginning · 05-11-2005, 10:09 PM

how about..."Matt"

Digital Matt · 05-12-2005, 06:16 AM

How about, "The artist formerly known as Digital Matt" :p

Big Mike · 05-12-2005, 09:04 AM

With Digital Matt buying a film camera and Ksmattfish asking about memory cards...the Apocalypse must be coming soon.

terri · 05-12-2005, 09:12 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Big Mike

With Digital Matt buying a film camera and Ksmattfish asking about memory cards...the Apocalypse must be coming soon.

I can't keep up.....

:feels faint:

Actually, I am digging this. Perhaps ksmattfish can become Digital Matt, and Digital Matt can....well, ok, he probably doesn't want the fish tag, but we'll think of something snazzy for him!

Congrats on the new baby, Matt! Maybe you can get in on the next print exchange!

Xmetal · 05-12-2005, 09:17 AM

How about we call him 'Analog Matt'

terri · 05-12-2005, 09:31 AM

How about "Swings-Both-Ways-Matt"

LittleMan · 05-12-2005, 09:37 AM

Yeah, this is all too weird.... I am working towards getting a darkroom and going all film.

Digital Matt · 05-12-2005, 10:08 AM

Hehe, good suggestions guys. Yes it is wierd, that Ksmattfish is talking digital, and I'm going the opposite way. Maybe we can just trade equpiment

haha

Well, just to let you guys know, when I named myself Digital Matt, it really had nothing to do with the fact that I shoot digital. I had just watched the Matrix, and Morpheus says something to Neo when they are in a simulation like, "this is the digital representation of yourself".

So yeah, this is just the digital representation of me :p

Do prints for the print exchange have to be hand developed? I'm not equpped for that yet :p

terri · 05-12-2005, 10:21 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Digital Matt

Hehe, good suggestions guys. Yes it is wierd, that Ksmattfish is talking digital, and I'm going the opposite way. Maybe we can just trade equpiment

haha

Well, just to let you guys know, when I named myself Digital Matt, it really had nothing to do with the fact that I shoot digital. I had just watched the Matrix, and Morpheus says something to Neo when they are in a simulation like, "this is the digital representation of yourself".

So yeah, this is just the digital representation of me :p

Do prints for the print exchange have to be hand developed? I'm not equpped for that yet :p

I think so, sweetie.

But there will be others, and it's fun!

I never made "The Matrix" connection to your user name...

Thanks for the explanation!

And yeah.... ksmattfish announced in another thread today the he is expecting his 20D to arrive in a few weeks....and here we are celebrating your new film cam!

It's given this place a bit of an "off its axis" kinda feel.

Digital Matt · 05-12-2005, 11:17 AM

I'm sure I'll be asking for darkroom help soon Terri, so be prepared. I'm a bit nervous, because I don't have any ventilation. Is that a huge issue?

KevinR · 05-12-2005, 11:32 AM

I've been working in mine for awhile without real good ventilation and so far.....................whoa, I'm feeling whoozy.

Good to see you're going to the dark side.

terri · 05-12-2005, 12:17 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Digital Matt

I'm sure I'll be asking for darkroom help soon Terri, so be prepared. I'm a bit nervous, because I don't have any ventilation. Is that a huge issue?

It's an issue, but with some variables. How large is your space? The smaller the space with no ventilation, the larger the issue. My darkroom is in an upstairs bedroom of my house. No ventilation to the outside, just typical indoor heating & air with a ceiling fan. When I'm getting set up, the last thing I do is pour out all my chemicals in the trays. I keep a 6-gal. plastic storage box at the end of the lineup to toss my prints into as a holding bath.

BUT - I still make a point of just stepping out of the room between prints. I leave the bedroom door open and the fan going, so hopefully I am circulating some of the toxicity out of the air.

What's your anticipated setup going to be?

(This is really a fun thread, btw - I remember you mentioning wanting a darkroom months ago, and I'm so tickled that you're finally doing it.)

And btw - the guy who's waiting for his 20D is still an excellent source for all things darkroom-related.

Nikon Fan · 05-12-2005, 01:13 PM

AHHHHHHHH....so much change around here

The Matt's are switching, and Jon is out altogether....my gosh my head is gonna explode.

Actually I think it's really cool that everyone is trying new things, and I know Jon will be back soon with even more impressive shots

Congrats on the new equipment Matt, I am sure you'll catch on quick and stun us all!!!

Digital Matt · 05-12-2005, 01:34 PM

My space is the corner of my basement. I have an old shower that's not used anymore, and I thought I'd buy some plywood and wall off the area a bit more. There's a glass block window that I'll probably just board up and seal off as best I can. I suppose the possibility of drilling through the wall to create ventillation is there, but I can't afford anything earth shattering right now.

While I've got your attention, what's one good book you'd recommend that will list everything I need and get me started developing and printing? (I'm sure this has been asked and aswered 1000x, so sorry :p)

terri · 05-12-2005, 02:06 PM

I've never read a darkroom book.....I took a darkroom class and have a husband who has 20-odd years of experience, so I get immediate assistance.

Check out this old thread:
Darkroom n00b

There's a pretty good equipment list of odds & ends in there, plus a book recommendation.

And don't forget ebay. There's always tons of miscellaneous DR equipment floating around. Some of it's junk, some of it's fantastic. Stick to your list and read all the descriptions.

Here's a fantastic place to order "factory seconds" darkroom supplies at really bargain rates: Doran Enterprises. www.doranent.com 414-645-0109

And for ongoing Q&A, I expect to see you in the Darkroom forum now.

We help each other out, with everything from paper questions to enlarger lenses.

Get ready for the most fun you can have with stinky chemicals and red safelights.

Addicted, you'll be!

Digital Matt · 05-12-2005, 02:46 PM

Thanks Terri!

You'll see me around the darkroom forum, once I get started.

I'm doing some freelance work for a guy who owns a printing lab which is now all digital, but he printed school photography from film for 25 years. I'm hoping to get some lessons from him, as well as some equipment that he doesn't use anymore.

05-11-2005, 09:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
Digital Matt alter ego: Analog Matt Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cleveland Heights, Ohio Posts: 5,343 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit	Guess what? I'd like to introduce you to the newest member of my family, my new (used) Eos 50 / Elan II! Bought it from Ebay, and it is the start of my move to film. waits for reactions hahahah Got a roll of Tri-x 400 and a red filter to boot, and of course, some Velvia 100. Next step is to set up the darkroom eq I already own and have no idea how to use! __________________ -Matt Perko: http://www.mattperko.com

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Digital Matt alter ego: Analog Matt Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cleveland Heights, Ohio Posts: 5,343 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit	Hehe, you're right Corry. Now what to change it to? :p __________________ -Matt Perko: http://www.mattperko.com

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Digital Matt alter ego: Analog Matt Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cleveland Heights, Ohio Posts: 5,343 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit	How about, "The artist formerly known as Digital Matt" :p __________________ -Matt Perko: http://www.mattperko.com

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05-12-2005, 09:04 AM	#6 (permalink)
Big Mike I am Big, I am Mike Site Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Edmonton Posts: 17,646 My Photos Are OK to Edit	With Digital Matt buying a film camera and Ksmattfish asking about memory cards...the Apocalypse must be coming soon. __________________ Edmonton Wedding Photographer Blog

05-12-2005, 09:12 AM	#7 (permalink)
terri a rush hour soul TPF Editor TPF Subscriber Site Moderator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: In the mental ward of this forum Posts: 17,310 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit	Quote: Originally Posted by Big Mike With Digital Matt buying a film camera and Ksmattfish asking about memory cards...the Apocalypse must be coming soon. I can't keep up..... :feels faint: Actually, I am digging this. Perhaps ksmattfish can become Digital Matt, and Digital Matt can....well, ok, he probably doesn't want the fish tag, but we'll think of something snazzy for him! Congrats on the new baby, Matt! Maybe you can get in on the next print exchange! __________________ Beaten Path Photography Site updated at last! 3) Recognize that if you're not part of the solution, you're likely part of the problem - whatever you perceive it to be.

05-12-2005, 09:17 AM	#8 (permalink)
Xmetal TPF Junkie! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Newcastle, Australia Posts: 2,342 My Photos Are OK to Edit	How about we call him 'Analog Matt' __________________ http://artisprime.deviantart.com Can't win with this siganture business looks at Danalec

05-12-2005, 09:31 AM	#9 (permalink)
terri a rush hour soul TPF Editor TPF Subscriber Site Moderator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: In the mental ward of this forum Posts: 17,310 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit	How about "Swings-Both-Ways-Matt" __________________ Beaten Path Photography Site updated at last! 3) Recognize that if you're not part of the solution, you're likely part of the problem - whatever you perceive it to be.

05-12-2005, 09:37 AM	#10 (permalink)
LittleMan TPF Junkie! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 6,643	Yeah, this is all too weird.... I am working towards getting a darkroom and going all film. __________________

05-12-2005, 10:08 AM	#11 (permalink)
Digital Matt alter ego: Analog Matt Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cleveland Heights, Ohio Posts: 5,343 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit	Hehe, good suggestions guys. Yes it is wierd, that Ksmattfish is talking digital, and I'm going the opposite way. Maybe we can just trade equpiment haha Well, just to let you guys know, when I named myself Digital Matt, it really had nothing to do with the fact that I shoot digital. I had just watched the Matrix, and Morpheus says something to Neo when they are in a simulation like, "this is the digital representation of yourself". So yeah, this is just the digital representation of me :p Do prints for the print exchange have to be hand developed? I'm not equpped for that yet :p __________________ -Matt Perko: http://www.mattperko.com

05-12-2005, 10:21 AM	#12 (permalink)
terri a rush hour soul TPF Editor TPF Subscriber Site Moderator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: In the mental ward of this forum Posts: 17,310 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit	Quote: Originally Posted by Digital Matt Hehe, good suggestions guys. Yes it is wierd, that Ksmattfish is talking digital, and I'm going the opposite way. Maybe we can just trade equpiment haha Well, just to let you guys know, when I named myself Digital Matt, it really had nothing to do with the fact that I shoot digital. I had just watched the Matrix, and Morpheus says something to Neo when they are in a simulation like, "this is the digital representation of yourself". So yeah, this is just the digital representation of me :p Do prints for the print exchange have to be hand developed? I'm not equpped for that yet :p I think so, sweetie. But there will be others, and it's fun! I never made "The Matrix" connection to your user name... Thanks for the explanation! And yeah.... ksmattfish announced in another thread today the he is expecting his 20D to arrive in a few weeks....and here we are celebrating your new film cam! It's given this place a bit of an "off its axis" kinda feel. __________________ Beaten Path Photography Site updated at last! 3) Recognize that if you're not part of the solution, you're likely part of the problem - whatever you perceive it to be.

05-12-2005, 11:17 AM	#13 (permalink)
Digital Matt alter ego: Analog Matt Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cleveland Heights, Ohio Posts: 5,343 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit	I'm sure I'll be asking for darkroom help soon Terri, so be prepared. I'm a bit nervous, because I don't have any ventilation. Is that a huge issue? __________________ -Matt Perko: http://www.mattperko.com

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05-12-2005, 11:32 AM	#14 (permalink)
KevinR TPF Junkie! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Dearborn, MI Posts: 1,206	I've been working in mine for awhile without real good ventilation and so far.....................whoa, I'm feeling whoozy. Good to see you're going to the dark side. __________________ Nikon D200 Nikon N90 Nikon FM2 Tamron 17-50 2.8 Tamron 28-75 2.8 Sigma 70-200 2.8 SB-800 LightSphere II Cloud Osram off camera flash Alien Bees lighting set-up http://kevinridgephoto.eblogs.com/

05-12-2005, 12:17 PM	#15 (permalink)
terri a rush hour soul TPF Editor TPF Subscriber Site Moderator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: In the mental ward of this forum Posts: 17,310 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit	Quote: Originally Posted by Digital Matt I'm sure I'll be asking for darkroom help soon Terri, so be prepared. I'm a bit nervous, because I don't have any ventilation. Is that a huge issue? It's an issue, but with some variables. How large is your space? The smaller the space with no ventilation, the larger the issue. My darkroom is in an upstairs bedroom of my house. No ventilation to the outside, just typical indoor heating & air with a ceiling fan. When I'm getting set up, the last thing I do is pour out all my chemicals in the trays. I keep a 6-gal. plastic storage box at the end of the lineup to toss my prints into as a holding bath. BUT - I still make a point of just stepping out of the room between prints. I leave the bedroom door open and the fan going, so hopefully I am circulating some of the toxicity out of the air. What's your anticipated setup going to be? (This is really a fun thread, btw - I remember you mentioning wanting a darkroom months ago, and I'm so tickled that you're finally doing it.) And btw - the guy who's waiting for his 20D is still an excellent source for all things darkroom-related. __________________ Beaten Path Photography Site updated at last! 3) Recognize that if you're not part of the solution, you're likely part of the problem - whatever you perceive it to be.

05-12-2005, 01:13 PM	#16 (permalink)
Nikon Fan Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,528	AHHHHHHHH....so much change around here The Matt's are switching, and Jon is out altogether....my gosh my head is gonna explode. Actually I think it's really cool that everyone is trying new things, and I know Jon will be back soon with even more impressive shots Congrats on the new equipment Matt, I am sure you'll catch on quick and stun us all!!!

05-12-2005, 01:34 PM	#17 (permalink)
Digital Matt alter ego: Analog Matt Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cleveland Heights, Ohio Posts: 5,343 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit	My space is the corner of my basement. I have an old shower that's not used anymore, and I thought I'd buy some plywood and wall off the area a bit more. There's a glass block window that I'll probably just board up and seal off as best I can. I suppose the possibility of drilling through the wall to create ventillation is there, but I can't afford anything earth shattering right now. While I've got your attention, what's one good book you'd recommend that will list everything I need and get me started developing and printing? (I'm sure this has been asked and aswered 1000x, so sorry :p) __________________ -Matt Perko: http://www.mattperko.com

05-12-2005, 02:06 PM	#18 (permalink)
terri a rush hour soul TPF Editor TPF Subscriber Site Moderator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: In the mental ward of this forum Posts: 17,310 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit	I've never read a darkroom book.....I took a darkroom class and have a husband who has 20-odd years of experience, so I get immediate assistance. Check out this old thread: Darkroom n00b There's a pretty good equipment list of odds & ends in there, plus a book recommendation. And don't forget ebay. There's always tons of miscellaneous DR equipment floating around. Some of it's junk, some of it's fantastic. Stick to your list and read all the descriptions. Here's a fantastic place to order "factory seconds" darkroom supplies at really bargain rates: Doran Enterprises. www.doranent.com 414-645-0109 And for ongoing Q&A, I expect to see you in the Darkroom forum now. We help each other out, with everything from paper questions to enlarger lenses. Get ready for the most fun you can have with stinky chemicals and red safelights. Addicted, you'll be! __________________ Beaten Path Photography Site updated at last! 3) Recognize that if you're not part of the solution, you're likely part of the problem - whatever you perceive it to be.

05-12-2005, 02:46 PM	#19 (permalink)
Digital Matt alter ego: Analog Matt Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cleveland Heights, Ohio Posts: 5,343 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit	Thanks Terri! You'll see me around the darkroom forum, once I get started. I'm doing some freelance work for a guy who owns a printing lab which is now all digital, but he printed school photography from film for 25 years. I'm hoping to get some lessons from him, as well as some equipment that he doesn't use anymore. __________________ -Matt Perko: http://www.mattperko.com