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Old March 30th, 2009 Mar 30, 2009 4:47:43 AM -   #1 (permalink)
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Hi I make a exposure box myself using a 1000watt lamp.What is the recommended exposure time?
 
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It depends on the emulsion and your set-up.
Get an exposure calculator (step wedge) and do a series of test exposures until you have a solid step 3 on the wedge. You can do it on one screen by shielding areas.
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step wedge works great. i used it after a few failed attempts when i first started .. only had 2-3 bad exposures in a year now! its really the only way to ensure a consistent exposure is done
 
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