RE: loupes for large format camera use and; humidity levels

I have used an electric dehumidifier very successfully. I also save the
water generated by it and use it as if it were distilled water (It is not
quite as good and I would not use it for biologicals, but for my darkroom
chemistry I have found the H2O gleaned from the dehumidifier absolutely
every bit as good as store-bought distilled water for sensitive alternative
process work). A loupe? I found an 8x too sensitive and settled on a 6x for
my eyes. You just have to experiment to see what's best for you, from 3x on
up. Joachim
  -----Original Message-----
  From: Susan Huber [mailto:shuber@ssisland.com]
  Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2005 10:41 AM
  To: alt-photo-process-l@sask.usask.ca
  Subject: loupes for large format camera use and; humidity levels

  Hello all;
  I have two queries; what is the best loupe for viewing a large format
camera keeping in mind that I wear glasses for far-sightness and
astigmatism. (For focusing that is).
  And; what is an acceptable humidity level in a new darkroom? I live on the
Wet Coast of Canada, can't seem to get it down below 70s'- that is without
use for a week- I am a week-end user.
  I would appreciate any help,
  Susan
  www.susanhuber.com

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