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If it is dust on the negatives - are there any techniques you might recommend for drying them ? Perhaps it is the drying process that attracts the dust ? In the summer months, I'd hang them outside vertically. Now I resort to hanging them inside my office.

Thank you for your insights all - I will clean the glass first for safe measure - and then examine the prints more closely and try cleaning them with appropriate solution.

Is there a particular liquid solution that is preferred to clean the glass ? And I'm assuming a microfiber cloth is best ?

Hello everyone, I’m reaching out to see if anyone has insight into an issue I’m facing. Every time I enlarge and print photos from certain film negatives, I notice consistent white specks or spots appearing across the images. While the spot locations and intensity vary across different...

Yes, I have a Durst Siriopla M39.

Do you think it is possible to find either of these in the 50 euro range ? Or should I be suspicious if I do find one.

Great, thank you all for the suggestions. I will pass.

I have a Durst M805 b/w enlarger, and I will begin making prints for my 6x4.5 film. Reading the Durst manual, it recommends a lens focal length between 75-80mm for this size film. I'm just curious, if anyone knows more about Boyer lenses (now defunct company which manufactured in Paris). I am...

Thanks for the tip, makes sense for consistency and keeping notes. Some years ago I used to work as a biochemist, so I'm quite looking forward to getting back into experimenting and learning in a "lab" - but more creative. And perhaps introducing my son as he gets older (only 2.5 years old)...

Thanks I will probably go with stainless steel, and besides I prefer to avoid plastic when possible. Just doing a cursory search, I've heard good things about Hewes reels (thought they seem like they might be a bit difficult to find here in France). What are some decent stainless steel tanks you...

Me Si vous repassez dans le coin, faites-moi signe. Je serais heureux d'organiser un apéritif pour vous montrer la chambre noire que je suis en train de construire.

Thank you for the warm welcome, I was surprised how quickly I was able to connect with such knowledeable and kind people on here. Happy I've found this place.

I will begin developing 35mm, but will eventually like to move into 120 Chemistry: 1) Do you prefer to buy the developer in powder form and then dissolve in water when needed ? Perhaps this way is more amenable for longer term storage ? 2) Do you use separate developers for developing the...

Thank you @mshchem

That's great, thanks for the tip. I'd like to check them out. Are you in France as well ?