Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/03/26
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> Date: Sun, 26 Mar 00 17:12:34 -0800 > From: ai <aideas@pasonline.com> > Subject: [Leica] Leitz Focomat V35 > > Hello Group, > > I'm new to this list and am looking to getting back into B&W developing > and printing after almost 20 years. I was looking at a used Leitz Focomat > V35 for my new darkroom. Can someone enlighten me as to what the > different modules do? Can one get by with only the color module for B&W > work? Any suggestions greatly appreciated. Thanks. > > Ai Buangsuwon > Altadena, CA Ai, Color module will work just fine with B&W VC papers. Also consider buying under the lens filters, i.e. Ilford, Kodak, etc. They help to fill in the "holes." I also use old Kodak green and deep blue filters at times. Experiment with your different papers. I use a V35 and love it. Good luck. Best, Louis DiBacco