SESSION 1) You will need a 3-ring binder with 25 full-page
clear sheet protectors. Here is a link to a sample product (you do not need
this specific product, only something similar):
http://www.staples.com/Staples-High-Capacity-Sheet-Protectors-25-Pack-15944-/product_919789
SESSION 2) You will need 8x10 photo paper. NOTE: Inkjet
paper, such as Epson paper, will NOT work. Your photo paper should be
1.) resin-coated
2.) multi-grade
3.) variable contrast
4.) 8x10 size
5.) and glossy works best, although luster/pearl is an
acceptable alternative if you do not like glossy photos.
Here is a link to the type of paper you will need:
GLOSSY PAPER:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/706799-REG/Ilford_1799178_Multigrade_IV_RC_DLX.html
OR
LUSTER/PEARL PAPER: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1352469-REG/ilford_1178283_multitgrade_iv_rc_deluxe.html
You will need a total of 50 sheets of photo paper for the
entire class. You can purchase the paper in the PBSC campus bookstore, although
it will probably be a bit more expensive than online. You can also purchase the
paper locally at:
The ProShop for Photographers
417 Clematis Street
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone:(561) 253-2606
NOTE: They sometimes have student specials with 35 sheet
boxes at the same price of 25 sheet boxes.
SESSION 3) You will need a camera and film. ONLY purchase
black and white film (we cannot process color film NOT C-41 B&W film). ONLY
purchase 400 ISO film (more info on 'ISO' to come during class).
You will need a 35mm camera that can be set fully manual and
not a completely automatic camera. You do NOT need to purchase a new camera - a
used camera will be fine. It is possible that someone in your family might have
a 35mm camera you can borrow, rent, or buy.
Here is a list of acceptable film types (you will need a
total of at LEAST eight (8) rolls of film, 1 roll per assignment) and a list of
good 35mm cameras. You can find used film cameras on eBay, Amazon.com,
Craigslist (although be VERY careful when dealing via Craigslist), and from
former PGY1401C students.
Good Starter 35mm Cameras:
Canon AE-1
Pentax K1000
Nikon FM (Nikon FM, Nikon FM2, Nikon FM2n, Nikon FM3a, Nikon
FM10 or Nikon N2000)
Minolta X-700
Olympus OM series (OM-1, OM-2, OM-3, OM-4)
Yashica FX-3
Feel free to contact me for recommendations on specific cameras you may find and wish to purchase.
Feel free to contact me for recommendations on specific cameras you may find and wish to purchase.
At LEAST eight (8) rolls of the appropriate 35mm 400 ISO
film (1 roll per assignment):
Kodak TRI-X 400:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/29168-USA/Kodak_1590652_TX_135_24_Tri_X_Pan.html
Kodak T-MAX 400:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/29137-USA/Kodak_8521114_TMY_135_24_Roll_T_Max.html
Iflord HP-5:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/24741-REG/Ilford_1700646_HP5_Plus_135_24_Black.html
The campus bookstore and the ProShop for Photographers also
carry these films.
