ABSTRACT
Following on from our overview of fundamental and useful image-taking equipment, we have several items that we both consider helpful for film and print processing. Before we proceed, it is worth mentioning the obvious fact that better equipment does not necessarily lead to better results. Fancy equipment cannot replace the skill of successful image composition or a thorough understanding of the underlying principles of photography, and it cannot make up for the lack of experience. Before one succumbs to temptation, one should realize that, unless you apply a little self-discipline, the variability introduced by any number of physical or human deviations will undermine the benefits of most equipment upgrades. This does not presume a darkroom should take on the mantle of a rocket-science lab, but a little consistency, record taking and patience offer far more benefits than the latest-and-greatest electronic equipment. https://s3-euw1-ap-pe-df-pch-content-public-p.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/9780240816265/ffb21561-2f2c-4dca-99ec-f086fc154d4d/content/figch74_u5_OC.jpg" xmlns:xlink="https://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"/> (image courtesy of the Billericay Library, Essex, UK)
