From: Bob and Carla (bb333@earthlink.net)
Date: 03/08/01-11:18:12 AM Z
Since you are buying a used densitometer, I recommend that you evaluate the
condition of each as a part of your decision process. Does it zero and function
within tolerance? Some need to be "rebuilt" at the factory to be in tolerance
and that can add expenses. The best one for you may be the one that is in best
condition.
Good luck,
Robert
Judy Seigel wrote:
> Shannon, in 15 years making negs for alt, the only times a neg went past 2
> were a mistake... so if the needle banged into 3 I knew I was way over,
> didn't need to know it was 3.6, or whatever.
>
> I believe salt print negs can go into the high 2s, but not past 3 ????
> (Joe???? Anyone?). So my guess is that unless there's something else in
> favor of the digital, you're better with the analog. I've not liked the
> digital measuring instruments I've had.... On the other hand... maybe the
> digital is color, and reflective also ??? That might be handy...
>
> Mine is a macbeth, and I'm very fond of it... But does the one you
> consider have any kind of warranty? I'd had my macbeth for a while (also
> bought used) when suddenly it went wiggy, and seller (Ed Pass) replaced.
>
> good luck...
>
> cheers,
>
> Judy
>
> On Wed, 7 Mar 2001, shannon stoney wrote:
>
> > I am fixing to buy a densitometer. I have a choice between one that
> > measures 0-3, for $295, or one that measures 0-4 for $395. Both are used.
> > Which one should I buy? Will I ever need to measure a negative as dense as
> > four, for alt-processes?
> >
> > --shannon
> >
> >
> >
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