Easels

The Importance Of The Easel In The Darkroom

The easel is one of the most important pieces of equipment in the darkroom. It is used during the process of exposure to hold the photographic paper flat and firmly in place. Easels are either of a fixed size, adjustable or borderless. It is better to purchase an easel that is adjustable rather than fixed. This will allow the user to adjust for different sizes up to a maximum size. The larger the size of the easel the more expensive they are. Prices vary for adjustable easels are usually in the range of $50 to $500. This range may seem quite large but it accounts for a large number of brands and different sizes. The largest easel capable of producing a 20X24 size print can easily cost $500. This fixed size easels are much cheaper and be bought for as little as $30, but their use is limited to a specific size.

How To Choose The Best Cheap Easels

The photography resale market is quite robust. And for every person getting out of the photography game there’s always one trying to get in. Some of the most common places to buy used equipment are online auction houses such as eBay. Before you make a purchase make sure that there are photos available for the easel that you want to buy and that the seller is reputable. The simplest way to do this is to check the seller’s rating and to read any and all feedback on the seller. This will give you an idea of their trustworthiness before you make the purchase. If you don’t feel comfortable buying second-hand equipment, you can check with online photography stores instead. Usually they will have a sale on various pieces of equipment in order to clear out their existing inventory and make way for newer models. This would be an excellent way to pick up an easel without having to sacrifice quality.

The Best Easels For Sale On The Market

The best easels for use in a darkroom tend to be the ones that are adjustable and are larger in size. The larger the easel size the larger the resulting print. Some of the common easel manufacturers are Beesler, Doran, Omega, and Saunders. Beesler is a trusted name in the darkroom easel market and they make many high-quality adjustable easels. Generally, the larger the easel the more it will cost. However, most of the Beesler easels sell in the $150 to $200 range.