[pure-silver] Request info on Gralab 505
- From: Bogdan Karasek <bkarasek@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: pure-silver@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 13 May 2007 15:23:24 -0400
Hi all,
I hope this isn't considered OT for this list. Figured since we all do
silver and work in darkrooms, so we must use timers for our enlargers,
so I thought that someone could help me out. If this is considered OT,
my apologies.
I recently acquired a GRALAB 505 digital timer and 560 foot switch to
replace my GRALAB 300 analog timer. The reason I switched was that I
wanted to have the use of a foot switch (my third hand) when I am doing
dodging/burning. I can set up my burning/dodging equipement in my two
hands and set the timer off with the foot switch something that I
couldn't do with my analog 300. In short, a foot switch seemed like a
good solution for getting that third hand. Unfortunately, this has
created a another nuisance. On my analog 300, I could switch from focus
mode (enlarger light on) to safelight mode with the use of the one
toggle switch in the upper left hand corner. One switch and I could go
from one mode to the other; then push the buttom on center top and the
safelights would go off and the timer is going. Simple!
With the digital 505, I find that I have to use two switches to go from
one mode to the other. In the upper right hand corner, there are two
switches:
Safelight on ----- OFF----- Timer
Enlarger on ------ OFF----- Timer
If I want to focus, I first have to turn the Safelight OFF, then I have
to turn the the Enlarger on. And of course, once I have finished my
focusing, I have to set the Enlarger switch to Timer and use the other
switch to turn off the enlarger so that I can place my paper etc, Then I
have to set the Safelight to Timer and then use the foot switch if I am
dodging/burning.
Compared to the 300 with the one toggle switch for focus/safelights and
push button on top to start the timer (and at the same time shutting off
the safelights), the 505 seems to be overly complicated; too many
switches to move around.
The question is, am I doing something wrong with the 505 and creating
needless actions or is there a simpler way of doing this on the 505
which would be comparable to the analog 300. I don't have a manual for
the 505.
If I am doing something wrong, could some kind soul set me straight and
explain the correct procedure for the 505?
Thanks for any help.
Regards,
Bogdan
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Bogdan Karasek
Montréal, Québec bogdan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Canada www.bogdanphoto.com
"I photograph my reality"
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