Purely Analog 5x7?

Darryl Roberts · Apr 12, 2021

Hi,

A friend, automateddarkroom.net , only has a 4x5 negative carrier. I like 5x7 and want more than just a contact print. Aside from doing it myself do you know of any options? Oh yeah, I'm talking black and white.

Thank you

Paul Howell · Apr 12, 2021

Assuming you are talking about negatives, developing or printing? Either way you can look up Blue Moon in Portland, I have had color done there developed and printed. I think they work with 5X7.

Darryl Roberts · Apr 12, 2021

Paul Howell said:
Assuming you are talking about negatives, developing or printing? Either way you can look up Blue Moon in Portland, I have had color done there developed and printed. I think they work with 5X7.

Thank you, I called them Jake was awesome.

nosmok · Apr 14, 2021

Another option is The Icon in Los Angeles. They do processing by mail, and certainly do LF better than I do. Bookmark 'em if you have an interest in slides (of all sizes); last I checked they were VERY committed to E6 processing.

Darryl Roberts · Apr 15, 2021

Thank you very much.

nosmok said:
Another option is The Icon in Los Angeles. They do processing by mail, and certainly do LF better than I do. Bookmark 'em if you have an interest in slides (of all sizes); last I checked they were VERY committed to E6 processing.

GKC · May 23, 2021

Darryl Roberts said:
Hi,

A friend, automateddarkroom.net , only has a 4x5 negative carrier. I like 5x7 and want more than just a contact print. Aside from doing it myself do you know of any options? Oh yeah, I'm talking black and white.

Thank you

You could hunt around for a 5x7 Elwood enlarger and DIY

Darryl Roberts · May 24, 2021

GKC said:
You could hunt around for a 5x7 Elwood enlarger and DIY

Thank you

maltfalc · May 24, 2021

build a lightbox/negative carrier for your 5x7 camera and lend it to your friend.

GKC · May 24, 2021

Darryl Roberts said:
Thank you

Elwoods are very affordable and very capable machines worthy of a decent lens.
They are mostly wood but that makes them simple to fix or modify. How ever if the cast metal parts break, that can be irreparable.
They'll work even if the most fragile component----the glass diffuser is missing. They also work horizontal as well as vertical if youhave a low ceiling.
The downside is the cost of shipping----Elwoods are huge----and that it might require some fiddling with----Elwoods are old.

gfs · Jul 8, 2021

I have Elwood 8X10 enlarger complete. Lens, neg carrier ,enlarger bulbs Its in good shape and like to find good home. Located in st louis, mo. jerrysee@yahoo.com

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