I'm clearing out some unused items from my darkroom. Most of them should fit in flat rate boxes so you can figure shipping costs from that. CONUS shipping is preferred. Due to the low item costs, paying for international shipping would be kind of silly. Paypal is preferred.
I'm not looking to get rich, just to get these items to folks who can use and enjoy them.
Here's the short list. There are a couple items that I'll be looking at in greater detail further down (vintage Kodak day-load tank, Kindermann film dryer).
Feel free to PM me or email zendjn (at) gmail (dot) com.
Kinderman Rapid Film Dryer:
I rescued this guy from a yard sale, thoroughly cleaned it up and tested it. It originally came with a thin foam "air filter" inside the front grill (which is held in place by the two screws seen in the photos).
Due to it's age, the foam had entirely disintegrated and was cleaned out. You're welcome to stick some type of replacement "filter" in there, but personally I would just use it without. Better air flow that way.
FYI, only _metal_ film reels will fit in this. Most plastic reels _won't_ fit since they're too large (see photo).
Kodak Day-Load Developing Tank:
This is an interesting Bakelite beast. It was marketed in the 50's and 60's for easy home developing without a darkroom. Unfortunately it's probably one of the worst designed tanks Kodak ever made. I've posted photos showing the procedure for loading it as best I could figure out.
You load the exposed cartridge in the small end and thread over to the center of the reel. Here's where the problems start...it's possible to just jam the leader under the guide plate and under the friction bar, but it really only lays flat if you cut about two inches of the sprocket holes off and firmly push the friction bar over onto the leader.
The next problem is that this reel is so narrow (notice the tight bow in the film in the first photo) that it's pretty much guaranteed to spool incorrectly!
If you do manage to get all your film loaded the canister end is rotated from "Load" to "Develop" which cuts the film on some rough metal spikes near the opening of the film can so the reel can be rotated while developing.
As you can see in the next photo after the cut, even the last few inches don't want to spool properly!
The little can plug does nicely pull out the film can so you can start dumping in your chems.
It's a nice conversation piece of Bakelite Kodak history, but thank goodness it's not the only option!
Hoya Folding Gelatin Filter:
This holder originally had a foam lining to secure the filter and protect it from the mounting screws. This foam has long since turned to goo. I've thoroughly cleaned it, but you will need to replace the foam.
Photobell Model 10 Timer
This item works as it should and despite its age is still accurate! Video below...
[video=youtube;xHs5hbKgmdA]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHs5hbKgmdA[/video]
Additional Photos:
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I'm not looking to get rich, just to get these items to folks who can use and enjoy them.
Here's the short list. There are a couple items that I'll be looking at in greater detail further down (vintage Kodak day-load tank, Kindermann film dryer).
Feel free to PM me or email zendjn (at) gmail (dot) com.
- SOLD -> $ 15 - Kindermann Rapid Film Dryer
- $ 20 - Kodak Model A Safelight with Wall Mount, Series 2 Red & Series 0C Amber filters
- $ 5 - Vintage Kodak Day-load Developing Tank
- Pending -> $ 5 ea. - Cokin Glass filter holders (72mm & 77mm)
- $ 5 - Gelatin Filters (Kodak CC 5B & Wratten #81), Hoya 52mm holder, Voss clamp on holder
- $ 5 - Ilford 3.5" Multigrade enlarging Filters
- $ 5 - Ilford Multigrade II "below-the-lens" enlarging filters
- $ 2 - Kodak Projection Print Scale (Very slightly yellowed)
- $ 5 - Paterson Micro Focus Grain Focuser
- SOLD -> $ 10 - Paterson Super System 4 Developing Tank w/ two 35mm reels
- $ 3 - Bamboo tongs
- $ 20 - Premier 4-in-1 Enlarging Easel (2x3", 3x5", 5x7" 8x10")
- $ 2 - Plastic Yellow Safelight w/ 15W Bulb
- Pending -> $ 10 - Photobell Model 10 Timer
Kinderman Rapid Film Dryer:
I rescued this guy from a yard sale, thoroughly cleaned it up and tested it. It originally came with a thin foam "air filter" inside the front grill (which is held in place by the two screws seen in the photos).
Due to it's age, the foam had entirely disintegrated and was cleaned out. You're welcome to stick some type of replacement "filter" in there, but personally I would just use it without. Better air flow that way.
FYI, only _metal_ film reels will fit in this. Most plastic reels _won't_ fit since they're too large (see photo).
Kodak Day-Load Developing Tank:
This is an interesting Bakelite beast. It was marketed in the 50's and 60's for easy home developing without a darkroom. Unfortunately it's probably one of the worst designed tanks Kodak ever made. I've posted photos showing the procedure for loading it as best I could figure out.
You load the exposed cartridge in the small end and thread over to the center of the reel. Here's where the problems start...it's possible to just jam the leader under the guide plate and under the friction bar, but it really only lays flat if you cut about two inches of the sprocket holes off and firmly push the friction bar over onto the leader.
The next problem is that this reel is so narrow (notice the tight bow in the film in the first photo) that it's pretty much guaranteed to spool incorrectly!
If you do manage to get all your film loaded the canister end is rotated from "Load" to "Develop" which cuts the film on some rough metal spikes near the opening of the film can so the reel can be rotated while developing.
As you can see in the next photo after the cut, even the last few inches don't want to spool properly!
The little can plug does nicely pull out the film can so you can start dumping in your chems.
It's a nice conversation piece of Bakelite Kodak history, but thank goodness it's not the only option!
Hoya Folding Gelatin Filter:
This holder originally had a foam lining to secure the filter and protect it from the mounting screws. This foam has long since turned to goo. I've thoroughly cleaned it, but you will need to replace the foam.
Photobell Model 10 Timer
This item works as it should and despite its age is still accurate! Video below...
[video=youtube;xHs5hbKgmdA]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHs5hbKgmdA[/video]
Additional Photos:
Cont...
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