A first shot at responses- I'll stick them inline
Josh Lohuis wrote:
Hello all,
I have been saving up a few questions over the last few weeks, and in
my usual style, I have grouped them all up into one large message. Here
goes:
2. The paper I bought, and the paper we have at school, is
multi-contrast. How and what type of filters do I use to change
the grade of the paper? Following this, there is a red swinging
filter on my(the school's) enlarger. I have read that this is for
final composition and placement of the paper before exposure so
that you can see the image. I once tried exposing paper with the
filter in place, and with a 2 min exposure and 1 min development I
still had a faint greyish image. Is this what this filter is
for? Is it okay to use regularly, will it produce any adverse
effects?
That red filter is simply so you can align your paper. It functions as a
safe light. The fact that you actually managed to expose the paper
through it says that you should align your paper quickly. Don't use it
while exposing your paper for real. With multicontrast paper, there
should be a slot above or below the negative carrier for a filter. You
should also have a special set of graduated filters available, although
they may have walked away on their own...
3. In case you forgot, I have an OM-1n that I bought at a camera shop
in Toronto. I am not sure whether or not it has a newer type
battery or one of the older ones. I tried to open the battery
cover but the screw-driver (a wide one too) kept slipping. I do
not want to damage the battery cover, so how would I find out if
my camera has a new or old battery? I noticed there was a small
hole on the batt. cover too, is there a special tool for taking it
off? I have thought about sending it in for a CLA but seeing as
how it would cost so much I'm not sure that it would be worth it.
Is a CLA that important? Should it be done?
Don't know what the little hole is for. Ventilation? Don't use a
screwdriver, the end of the blade is flat, and the bottom of the slot is
curved. use a coin (try various) The United States Nickel is just a
hair too thick, unless it's worn down. I've also used the back of a
pocket knife blade.
4. I will be going to Europe this May (14th to 25th) with my school,
and as you can imagine I plan on taking a few pictures. <Snip>
I was wondering if I will really "need" or have use
for any equipment other than I already have. <snip again>
You're fine. Some of my best shots were done back when all I had was an
OM-1n, and a 50mm lens. Get to know what you have, and how to use it best.
5. My Flash. I don't like it. Its too small for anything I want to
do, and it has an auto-off "feature" which has ruined more than
one picture. I would like to get something that I could set-up
off camera, possibly on a grip with a little more power than what
is currently available. I am trying to look around but there is
too much for me to choose from. The next time I have a chance I
plan on going to a bunch of second-hand stores and looking for
something that fits my criteria. What should I be looking for? I
have no idea what would be good or bad. I need help!
If you can find a T32 at a good price, get it. Barring that, Look for
something like the Vivitar 283/285, or Sunpak 433. Both can be had
dedicated for Olympus.
6. My final question: A light meter. I have been also wanting one
of these, and again, searching frantically with no luck. I will
look when I go to the second hand stores, but in this small town I
doubt i'll find anything that was built later than the 50's. I
want it to be able to get an exposure off a certain item instead
of a center-weighted reading (from the 1n). I would like it to
double as a flash meter for future use as well. What should I be
looking for? I need help again!
Sounds like you want a spot meter, and a flash meter. So do I. You can
live without it.
Josh Lohuis
Thanks, Steve Goss, Dallas Tx usa
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