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Dry-down compensation is not required on the Analyser because the units's grey scale is showing you the tone on the final, dry, print. That's assuming you dry your calibration test strips before assessing them of course .
 

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Haved you set the compensation amount? As shipped it's set to zero percent so won't have any effect; you need to set it to the required amount (e.g -8%).

You can check whether it's working by setting a compensation of say -10% and a time around 32.0 seconds. When you press Start the display will jump immediately to around 29 seconds and count down from there. You can of course time it with a stopwatch as well to prove it's working.
 
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Thanks for the reply. I kind of guessed the Stopclock was the one for me. my main aim is to print my negs to the best standard possible which will take some practice, especially with a new system of timer. Is it easy to get use to an F stop timer after only having used a timer that counts in seconds ?
 

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Is it easy to get use to an F stop timer after only having used a timer that counts in seconds ?

You will be surprise how easy it is. I started the F-stop method, with table I made with a spread sheet. Then I bought the StopClock pro. It is really a lot easier and quicker. And as it is easier, you increase the quality of you print.

What is difficult is going back to normal timer.
 

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Dry-down compensation is not required on the Analyser because the units's grey scale is showing you the tone on the final, dry, print. That's assuming you dry your calibration test strips before assessing them of course .

I understand that. However frequently I was only using the analyser feature to get close, and then just adjusting the exposure and contrast based on the wet print. In this case having a dry down option would have been nice. Luckily -1/12 of a stop worked ok for the papers I was using.
 

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Wow i've never heard of this company. So glad I clicked on this thread. I'm definitely getting one of these things when I get some cash.
 

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In this case having a dry down option would have been nice. Luckily -1/12 of a stop worked ok for the papers I was using.

A fair point. 1/12 stop is around 6% so that's pretty close for most papers. Another advantage to working in stops - that 1/12 stop adjustment will have the same effect on the paper whatever the original exposure time.
 

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Be sure to order the SafeTorch for Black & White when you get whatever you are getting. For a klutz such as me who is always dropping things on the floor or can't remember what aperture the enlarger lens is set at, it is a real help.
 

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Whatever you may choose...it is ok..but I suggest you download the manuals for the Stopclock and Analyzer and then decide and I think the man behind the RHDesigns woud be quite willing to answer any questions. I have used the Analyser Pro for some years now and I am very pleased with it but saying this....will certainly arouse those who have a better opinion...such is life
 

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I have been using a StopClock for a long time (mine can do "only" 1/4 stops as the minimum step, guess it's old..;-)..).

Later I bought a ZoneMaster II, somehow I could not get along to well (would not want to part with my ancient StopClock!) with the Zone Master; calibrating it to all the different papers I use, choosing the right patches in the negatives, removing the MG filter from the drawer for measurement and forgetting to put it back before exposure..etc..

Someday I have to get try to get friends again with the ZoneMaster..

Best,

Cor
 
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Oh well better late then never must be the laid back Irish blood in me lol!

Just ordered my stopclock pro so should have it next week.

Will let you know what I think of it when I eventually get using it , that could be another few months, or maybe not.
 
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