I just spent my first session colour printing with a Fujimoto G70 colour enlarger and much to my suprise I have managed a reasonable print lol. However there are one or two points I am unsure of and would like help with if possible.
1. I used the standard test strip method of determining the exposure because the densomiter on the enlarger seems way off; giving an exposure of about three times what is required.
2. There are three control knobs and a small lever on the base which are covered with a removable plastic cover. The lever is labelled LP and NP and U have no idea what this does. The three knobs are labelled Y M and D. I assume the first two are for the filtration and adjusting them causes the filter indicator lamps on the side of the enlarger to change, I think the knob marked D is for the density and is for calibrating the densometer but turning it seems to have little effect. The dial in filtration is on the head and I am okay with that control.
3. I am using a Paterson Orbital Processor but have noticed that if I mix up about 200ml of developer and process my test strips in the mix the colour and development deteriorates for each one. Of course I can use the 55ml recommended and use it as a one shot developer process but if I have to do a lot of test strips to get the print right it would work out expensive.
Finally if there is anyone out there who has an instruction manuel for the Fujimoto G70 I would glady purchase it from them or a copy..
Thank you for any help you can give me.
Jenny
1. I used the standard test strip method of determining the exposure because the densomiter on the enlarger seems way off; giving an exposure of about three times what is required.
2. There are three control knobs and a small lever on the base which are covered with a removable plastic cover. The lever is labelled LP and NP and U have no idea what this does. The three knobs are labelled Y M and D. I assume the first two are for the filtration and adjusting them causes the filter indicator lamps on the side of the enlarger to change, I think the knob marked D is for the density and is for calibrating the densometer but turning it seems to have little effect. The dial in filtration is on the head and I am okay with that control.
3. I am using a Paterson Orbital Processor but have noticed that if I mix up about 200ml of developer and process my test strips in the mix the colour and development deteriorates for each one. Of course I can use the 55ml recommended and use it as a one shot developer process but if I have to do a lot of test strips to get the print right it would work out expensive.
Finally if there is anyone out there who has an instruction manuel for the Fujimoto G70 I would glady purchase it from them or a copy..
Thank you for any help you can give me.
Jenny
