Test Printer

Rmaydana · Jun 17, 2020

Nova Step & Repeat

Muchachos alguien tiene un modelo de test print similar al nova, si tiene el nova mejor

Guys

to collaborate, someone has a test print model similar to the nova, ?
if they've got the better nova.
if you have homemade ideas better
the blockout, it keeps me entertained
Greetings

Neal · Jun 18, 2020

I never used one. It looks interesting but it would probably gather dust after I used it a few times.

Donald Qualls · Jun 18, 2020

I just looked up what it is -- looks like it does the same job as cutting narrow strips, but faster, and keeps all the test strips on a single sheet. Only works in one size (5x7 inch?), but it's just a little math to keep your exposure as you change magnification, and filtration won't change (whether you're using single filters or split grade) if the exposure doesn't.

Todd Barlow · Jun 18, 2020

I made one and posted on Flickr showing the construction and use. The post on Photrio is below containing the Flickr link.
https://www.photrio.com/forum/threads/diy-localized-test-strip-printer.115143/
https://www.photrio.com/forum/threads/diy-localized-test-strip-printer.115143/

Let me know if you have any questions.

All the best

Todd

AgX · Jun 18, 2020

Jobo got a "Test Printer", but that works with stepwedges and thus yields the respective results at different parts of the photograph.
Just last wek I wondered "why is there no commercial device that puts the same image detail at various exposures?"

Thank you Todd! I do not remember having seen such design proposed in publications over here.

Pieter12 · Jun 18, 2020

A very similar to a device is detailed in the book, Beyond Monochrome. There are drawings and dimensions to make your own. I made one out of laser-cut acrylic. It looks nice and I never use it.

Rmaydana · Jun 18, 2020

Todd Barlow said:
I made one and posted on Flickr showing the construction and use. The post on Photrio is below containing the Flickr link.
https://www.photrio.com/forum/threads/diy-localized-test-strip-printer.115143/

Let me know if you have any questions.

All the best

Todd

Thanks, guys. It's good and plenty.
to make the same image, in several strips
is a very interesting tool, I use one more to give it a prehistoric, rustic maybe.
in my case when using split, without problem I can do with one filter and another and both on a single strip of paper, of the same image...
what comes next is to make and use

Rmaydana · Jun 18, 2020

Donald Qualls said:
I just looked up what it is -- looks like it does the same job as cutting narrow strips, but faster, and keeps all the test strips on a single sheet. Only works in one size (5x7 inch?), but it's just a little math to keep your exposure as you change magnification, and filtration won't change (whether you're using single filters or split grade) if the exposure doesn't.

is useful, it is very comfortable since it is only a 5x7 paper strip, developing and passing it through the trays is easier.
It also allows you to play with filters and timing.
in my case the saving of paper and time is more than necessary... it helps a lot to the base copy and then finish the copy applying burnt and dodged,
thank you for participating

AgX · Jul 3, 2020

AgX said:
Just last wek I wondered "why is there no commercial device that puts the same image detail at various exposures?"

Blame on me!!!

I just realized that I got a commercial version in my collection.
It was made by Tetenal.

I is an oblong black plastic casing with a 25x90mm opening. Inside is a plastic drawer covered with a clear foil, under which an oblong piece of paper can be put. The drawer can be pulled out in steps, yielding 6 adjacent exposures of same image detail.

Rmaydana · Jul 3, 2020

AgX said:
Blame on me!!!

I just realized that I got a commercial version in my collection.
It was made by Tetenal.

I is an oblong black plastic casing with a 25x90mm opening. Inside is a plastic drawer covered with a clear foil, under which an oblong piece of paper can be put. The drawer can be pulled out in steps, yielding 6 adjacent exposures of same image detail.

Good day...
It's very simpatico how the translators work and your sentence Blame Me... the translator made everything that followed, aligning it to that starting sentence..

Very nice.

What you describe is what I'm really looking for, for me it's very useful, one of the reasons is that I make few impressions per month, so I'm not very affiliated with the experience, and I have to sustain myself with elements that contribute to the decision making,
each print needs different directions, in contrast and shielding... for me having about 10 loose strips in the tray, is not so practical... a single strip with the same image at different times and contrast is wonderful... simple and practical.
When you can send images from the test print... at least give me an idea and I'll see if I can make something similar.

Don't blame yourself...

enjoy the day and keep yourself safe...

AgX · Jul 3, 2020

Here photos of the Tetenal device:

https://www.picclickimg.com/00/s/MT...Herstellung-Mini-Entwicklungdose-09324-_1.jpg

https://www.picclickimg.com/00/s/MT...Herstellung-Mini-Entwicklungdose-09324-_1.jpg

The drawer has molded-in indents at its back and the cassette has molded-in a spring.
In a DIY version one could serrate one edge of the drawer and install a bulged leaf-spring at the inside of the cassette.
However the Tetenal approach with the spring at the flat side yields a smooth pulling operation, that might be disturbed a bit by edge serrations.

Pieter12 · Jul 3, 2020

Here are some snaps of the test strip printer you can make from the instructions in Way Beyond Monochrome. The small panel is used with the printer open to produce conventional test strips. The top with the rectangular opening is used to make multiple exposures of the same area of an image by moving the paper between exposures. Using the notches inn the dark allows you to make these evenly spaced.

Rmaydana · Jul 3, 2020

AgX said:
Here photos of the Tetenal device:

https://www.picclickimg.com/00/s/MT...Herstellung-Mini-Entwicklungdose-09324-_1.jpg

https://www.picclickimg.com/00/s/MT...Herstellung-Mini-Entwicklungdose-09324-_1.jpg

The drawer has molded-in indents at its back and the cassette has molded-in a spring.
In a DIY version one could serrate one edge of the drawer and install a bulged leaf-spring at the inside of the cassette.
However the Tetenal approach with the spring at the flat side yields a smooth pulling operation, that might be disturbed a bit by edge serrations.

Bien ya tengo para estar entretenido.. veo que otro muchacho tiene casera..

Rmaydana · Jul 3, 2020

Pieter12 said:
Here are some snaps of the test strip printer you can make from the instructions in Way Beyond Monochrome. The small panel is used with the printer open to produce conventional test strips. The top with the rectangular opening is used to make multiple exposures of the same area of an image by moving the paper between exposures. Using the notches inn the dark allows you to make these evenly spaced.

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Excelente, con este modelo tengo para estar entretenido... Muchísimas gracias

AgX · Jul 3, 2020

I just checked, but did not see that Tetenal test-strip printer listed in any of my Tetenal publications, going back to the 60's. By its design I assume it to be from the 60's/70's.
In 1980 however they offered a test printer for 4 images on a 9x12cm sheet.

Rmaydana · Jul 9, 2020

AgX said:
I just checked, but did not see that Tetenal test-strip printer listed in any of my Tetenal publications, going back to the 60's. By its design I assume it to be from the 60's/70's.
In 1980 however they offered a test printer for 4 images on a 9x12cm sheet.

the guys have collaborated on models, brands and homemade models.
The next week, I'll bring the model I made at home, very handmade.
greetings

gijsbert · Jul 10, 2020

Pieter12 said:
Here are some snaps of the test strip printer you can make from the instructions in Way Beyond Monochrome. The small panel is used with the printer open to produce conventional test strips. The top with the rectangular opening is used to make multiple exposures of the same area of an image by moving the paper between exposures. Using the notches inn the dark allows you to make these evenly spaced.

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Nice! I saw the design in the Way Beyond Monochrome, very cool to see one made well. I made one from some cardboard, not very even without the notches but it kinda works. Especially handy to figure out how long to burn, or if the negative has too much change in density from one side to the next. One has to adjust your timer for every exposure so that makes it harder to use, I made my own timer to automate that.

Rmaydana · Jul 10, 2020

gijsbert said:
Nice! I saw the design in the Way Beyond Monochrome, very cool to see one made well. I made one from some cardboard, not very even without the notches but it kinda works. Especially handy to figure out how long to burn, or if the negative has too much change in density from one side to the next. One has to adjust your timer for every exposure so that makes it harder to use, I made my own timer to automate that.

I have followed the model of the images 249587/88, and I have made some adjustments, tomorrow I will be sharing the prototype,
if you can share the timer model, for private,,
in my case I use an ilford 4x5 head, assembled on an omega column.

Rmaydana · Jul 13, 2020

I share the

Finished model, 100% handmade.

The blade is taped on the left side and moves from right to left. Using the handle made of wood and moves to the mark of 2 and so to 7. The first one always eats ready to shoot. Attached are the images. I hope it's useful.

pentaxuser · Jul 14, 2020

Having used the Ralph Lambrecht model now on many occasions the only modification which might on occasions be worthwhile is making the strip a little wider than one inch. Occasionally but only very occasionally, the one inch strip does not capture enough of the negative to get as many details as I'd like to make a decision but this is a very minor point

pentaxuser

Rmaydana · Jul 14, 2020

pentaxuser said:
Having used the Ralph Lambrecht model now on many occasions the only modification which might on occasions be worthwhile is making the strip a little wider than one inch. Occasionally but only very occasionally, the one inch strip does not capture enough of the negative to get as many details as I'd like to make a decision but this is a very minor point

pentaxuser

It is a point to improve ... previously had 2cm, change to 3 cm. the next step is to try ... I hope to give me time to perform these tests.
Greetings

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