[alt-photo] Re: Alternative Exposure Unit (no pun intended)

[Paul Viapiano]

Thanks, Carole...much appreciated!

Where can we see your prints?

Paul



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Subject: [alt-photo] Re: Alternative Exposure Unit (no pun intended)


> Paul,
>
> The unit is 10.5 inches square. With the bulbs it is 8 inches high/deep. 
> The
> bulbs are arranged in an 8X8 pattern.
>
> There are 3 ways to use it; center 4 bulbs, perimeter 12 bulbs, or all 16 
> on
> at once connected to a graylab analog timer. I use all 16 at once.
>
> The print is exposed 5" from the top of the bulbs. I leave it attached to
> said shelf where there is another below it that the printing frame rests 
> on.
>
> Largest print so far is 8X10.
>
> The unit is used with the bulbs pointing down but with the swivel in the
> clamp it could be turned to any position.
>
> I do not leave the unit on between exposures so there is no problem with
> heat. This may shorten the life of the bulbs, but without it being housed 
> in
> some sort of cupboard, it too bright (equal to 1600 watts) to be around 
> for
> long.
>
> I have not tested it with cyanotype or vandyke.
>
> For me the speed of exposure is fantastic in such a light, portable unit.
> The bulbs pack back up in the factory box and the unit isn't much larger
> than a telephone book. Together they weigh around 5 pounds. You could take
> it hiking :-)
>
> Carole