Gave a darkroom away today

[Svenedin]

I gave an enlarger away when I upgraded to a better one. Well actually the recipient refused it as a free gift and he gave me a box of paper in exchange. Great to hear that you have set up a young person to enjoy this wonderful craft.

 

[CMoore]

I offered a Beseler 23c with baseboard and Neg Holder and a few trays, to a member here.....he could take it home, set it up and see what he thought, then send me 50 bux if it worked out.
Jesus.....now i feel like a heel.

A local kid, just starting college (art school) and an avid film photographer, was the recipient of all the gear she needed to set up a darkroom. I was even able to spare chemicals and paper. She and her dad came and picked the gear up today. She seemed very excited and her dad (about my age) thought it was awesome...I like to think that she's already setting it up.

Many of my colleagues, coworkers, and friends know I shoot film and develop prints. So sometimes I get asked at work if I want old analog film stuff that belonged to them or some relative of theirs. I'm sure many of you have been in the same situation. I had enough equipment (including enlarger) to set up another darkroom. Knowing that the local high school has an active darkroom (which is cool in and of itself), I posted to the local community facebook page about the gear and this student responded.

I don't post to brag, but as an example of outreach and how there is serious interest in analog photography even amongst the young. Reach out and share the joy of film whenever you can. If you have extra equipment, there is a home out there waiting for it.

Cheers,
Jason

Some Months Ago.....
I offered a Beseler 23c with baseboard and Neg Holder and a few trays, to a member here.....he could take it home, set it up and see what he thought, then send me 50 bux if it worked out.
Jesus.....after reading the OP, i feel like a heel.

 

[Larry the sailor]

Once I got my Beseler 45m set up I sold my old Printmaker 35 set up for 35mm to a young film enthusiast, I priced it $11.38. I also tossed in an easel and a Graylab 300 timer. I was mostly trying to discourage someone from getting a "give away" and flipping it.