Hi, I've been wondering about the challenges of creating a darkroom in a shed without much ability to control the temperature. Let's assume a small heater could be used in winter to get indoor air temperature into the 50F (10C) range. Winter is long here, about half the year. In summer the temperatures could be as hot as 90F (32C) with no way to lower them, though usually less. Chemicals could be stored off-site, mixed and carried in as necessary.
What are some challenges you could run into making prints with an enlarger in such an environment? Are there some developers that perform much better over a wide temperature range? Would there be some printing techniques that would become a hassle or impossible?
Thanks for your input as I consider if this can be a realistic option. My house is too small to dedicate a darkroom or even store an enlarger, with no available basement or attic space, but I do have plenty of room to expand into outbuildings. I would rather not use a shared public darkroom. I'm sure there are ideas I have not thought of. It would be great to hear your experiences if you've tried something similar.
What are some challenges you could run into making prints with an enlarger in such an environment? Are there some developers that perform much better over a wide temperature range? Would there be some printing techniques that would become a hassle or impossible?
Thanks for your input as I consider if this can be a realistic option. My house is too small to dedicate a darkroom or even store an enlarger, with no available basement or attic space, but I do have plenty of room to expand into outbuildings. I would rather not use a shared public darkroom. I'm sure there are ideas I have not thought of. It would be great to hear your experiences if you've tried something similar.