1. Listed in syllabus: 35mm camera, films, lens cleaning tissues, lens cleaning fluid, small magnifier.2. Photographic paper: Only color printing papers designed for use in KODAK RA-4 processing chemical are allowed. Paper size recommended is 8"x10" (4"x5" to 16"x20" also available). The surface texture of the papers may be glossy or semi-matt (Kodak's "N" or Fuji's "luster"). The prints you make for your assignments may be any size from 4"x5" or larger; you can always cut larger size papers down to smaller sizes.
Typical brands:
KODAK Professional Supra III, surface type "F" (glossy) or "N" (semi-matt)FUJIFILM Fujicolor Crystal Archieve Pro Type C (glossy)
More textured papers are available but are not recommended as general purpose papers.
3. Negative sleeves: a plastic negative storage file page, available in the bookstore and in camera stores.
4. Soft negative brush: a very soft brush, usually 1 inch wide, for removing dust from your negatives just before you place negatives in enlargers.
5. Compressed gas: a can of pressured gas to blow off dust from your negatives. (Costco is the least expensive supplier.)
6. Spotting brush: buy the finest quality watercolor brush you can afford. Purchase a size #1, #0, or #00 brush. The quality criteria for the brushes is how perfect the brush comes to a point at its end when wet. (Available in bookstore.)
7. Matt boards: white, off-white, cream colored, or black matt boards for presenting your finished prints. The book store has 11"x14" boards. Larger sizes are available at art supply, paper supply and camera stores. We have a matt cutter so you do not need to buy pre-cut boards.
1. Camera cable release: for remote operation of your camera's shutter release. 10"- 20" cables are most the most common sizes used.2. Tripod: a sturdy tripod is a most helpful accessory for the serious photographer. Select a tripod for its stability when the legs are extended, the ultimate height of the extended tripod, and the weight of the tripod. Usually, increased stability comes with a substantial increase in weight. If you purchase a tripod that's too heavy to carry around, you will probably not use it too often. So, be willing to make some compromises between stability and ease of use.
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