Spent $80 on a used darkroom timer and it's a game changer

Found a GraLab 300 at a flea market. My dev times are way more consistent now, no more guessing. Anyone else have a piece of gear that just clicked for them?

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ryan_kim637mo ago

Yeah, that "game changer" feeling is real. Getting a proper film changing bag instead of using a closet made the whole loading process less stressful for me.

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drew4767mo ago

Ever notice how the right tool for a simple job can fix a whole mindset?

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stone.sarah6mo ago

Totally get what you mean... spent years trying to open paint cans with a flathead screwdriver and a hammer like a caveman. Finally bought a proper five-in-one tool and felt like a genius, but also a huge idiot for waiting so long. It's like what @ryan_kim63 said about the film bag, that shift from fighting the process to just... doing it. My whole mood changes when I'm not wrestling with basic stuff.

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