Toronto’s first community darkroom – coming soon.
The process of gathering equipment continues. I’ve received a very generous donation of equipment from Bernard Nicholson of Honey Harbor Ontario. A splendid Saunders/LPL 4500II large format enlarger, with all lenses and carriers. Add to this two GraLab timers, a Time-O-Lite timer, two safelights, a number of tanks and reels, a 16×20 borderless easel, and a collection of trays.
Thanks Bernard for supporting this project!
The process of finding a space also continues.
I’m happy to report that over the past few weeks I’ve received a number of new items – purchased, as well as donated pieces. The long search for a large dry mount press is over – a wonderful old press is now in our possession.
Additionally, I purchased a magnificent Leitz Focomat enlarger (we now have two) as well as an intriguing ‘retouching machine’ which I hope to put to use when I figure out how it works. Add to this a number of easels, timers and trays, including two ceramic 11×14 trays.
I hope to have news about a space soon.
Some good news – today we acquired this mint condition Beseler 45 MCRX enlarger. It came with a color head and all the required hardware. We are always on the lookout for equipment and accessories. Contact us anytime with any information or enquiries.
Happy to post a video today that gives an overview of this project.
Hi everyone – the past few weeks have been active in terms of accumulating equipment, with some purchases and donations. Bob Burley, former Chair of the Ryerson Image Arts program, donated a lovely Leitz Focomat enlarger, and photojournalist Fred Lum donated a Durst M700 enlarger, as well a timer and other valuable items. The other equipment shown here is a small selection of what is currently waiting patiently in storage. More acquisitions will be noted and posted here.
The Silver Halide Centre was incorporated as a non profit entity in the Province of Ontario on August 11 2021. The current directors are Tony Makepeace, Terry Debono, Elaine Brodie and Byron Bignell. We are currently gathering equipment & supplies to prepare for our opening which we hope to announce in mid 2022. Any news regarding our opening will be posted here. To be kept up to date on our progress, please sign up for our newsletter on the form on the Welcome page.
