[pure-silver] Re: Common Printing Mistakes

I keep a notebook w/excruciatingly precise notes about neg #/image description 
w/exposure sequence:  basic exp; dodge/burn; filters, etc.  That way I can 
always (attempt to!) replicate the print at a later date.
Hah, the graded paper thing brings back a tough memory, when i first set up my 
darkroom a few years ago I made this mistake, finally caught on after 1/2 
package of paper that it was ME and not the cold-light source that was the 
problem!
 
However, the stopping down the lens after checking focus thing is always 
something of a concern for me, due to the DOF issues inherent in changing the 
aperture.  Even though my Schneider Componon-S has a separate lever to open the 
aperture w/o using the f-stop ring, I always try to refocus as best I can once 
I have stopped down.
 
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eroustom@xxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: [pure-silver] Re: Common Printing Mistakes> 
Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:48:44 +0000> > I've solved number 3 by keeping a 
small dry erase board on the wall near the enlarger. It's been very helpful, 
especially since I work on prints over days. I can leave notes for myself.> > 
Here's my list of errors I can't stop making:> Not stopping the lens back down 
after checking focus.> Not taking the filter out for graded sheets, and 
wondering why exposures are taking so long.> E.

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