aesop Posted January 13, 2009 Share #1 Posted January 13, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) ...desperately seeking instructions (manual) for Focomat V35 Variocontrast Module. Hard copy or otherwise. Please advise. Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 Hi aesop, Take a look here Instructions required: Focomat V35 VC Module. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
jpattison Posted January 13, 2009 Share #2 Posted January 13, 2009 Hi, Using the module itself is straightforward, you just dial in the paper grade you need, and expose. You can expose parts of the image using different grades on the the same paper, using hands or cutout masks after some practice. Steve Anchell says in his book (see link)... "The Variocontrast module is adjusted by two dichroic filters so that gradation can be set continuously by turning a rotary knob. The exposure time stays constant for the entire contrast range, while the filters can be moved out of the optical path for focussing and exposure with white light." I think there are different ranges of Multigrade paper, so a grade 3.5 on Ilford MG paper may not look the same as a grade 3.5 on Kodak, or Agfa MG paper. You will have to do your own tests. Worth reading this book, though... He also gives Magenta and Yellow filter settings for most MG papers when using different colour heads. Variable Contrast Printing Manual, The: Steve Anchell: Amazon.co.uk: Books Cheers, John Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aesop Posted January 13, 2009 Author Share #3 Posted January 13, 2009 Hi,Using the module itself is straightforward, you just dial in the paper grade you need, and expose. You can expose parts of the image using different grades on the the same paper, using hands or cutout masks after some practice. Steve Anchell says in his book (see link)... "The Variocontrast module is adjusted by two dichroic filters so that gradation can be set continuously by turning a rotary knob. The exposure time stays constant for the entire contrast range, while the filters can be moved out of the optical path for focussing and exposure with white light." Cheers, John ...super stuff, John. Do you (or anyone else) know if the VC module has the equivalent of the red filter on the corresponding B&W module? I have always used the B&W module on graded paper, hence my line of questioning. Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topoxforddoc Posted January 13, 2009 Share #4 Posted January 13, 2009 I don't use a red filter on my V35 (multigrade head). I had one but sold it. I just dial up the grade and check the exposure with my Focometer. Charlie Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpattison Posted January 13, 2009 Share #5 Posted January 13, 2009 The V35 takes a "regular" (swing out) under lens diffused white filter for the Leitz Focometer. Charlie, was your red filter a Leitz accessory? Take a look at this page.. there's a home made one on his V35 Leitz Focomat V35 This is the book on Darkroom technique, concentrating on the V35, not sure how much is on the VC module, but worth having.. Amazon.com: Leica Darkroom Practice: Rudolf Seck: Books eBay for manuals on the V35, and swing out filters you could modify. John Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topoxforddoc Posted January 14, 2009 Share #6 Posted January 14, 2009 The V35 takes a "regular" (swing out) under lens diffused white filter for the Leitz Focometer. Charlie, was your red filter a Leitz accessory? Take a look at this page.. there's a home made one on his V35 Leitz Focomat V35 This is the book on Darkroom technique, concentrating on the V35, not sure how much is on the VC module, but worth having.. Amazon.com: Leica Darkroom Practice: Rudolf Seck: Books eBay for manuals on the V35, and swing out filters you could modify. John John, My Red filter was a Leitz accessory, which fitted under the lens on a swing out arm. I never used it and sold it on +++y. Charlie Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_livsey Posted January 16, 2009 Share #7 Posted January 16, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) There was a similar thread recently that may be of interest http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/film-forum/72726-focomat-v35-vario-contrast-question.html#post754256 The OP appears to have documentation perhaps you could e-mail him for a copy to be made? BTW this on e-b*y Item number: 270328668727 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
henkie Posted January 17, 2009 Share #8 Posted January 17, 2009 Hi, I am very happy with the module because it is very easy to use. I use split grade printing a lot and changing from grade 0 to 5 is just a matter of 1 sec. This in combination with my RH Designs StopClcok Pro (f-stop) Timer, which has built in splitgrade functionality makes my printing REALLY enjoyable ! You can flip the filters up to use white light and/or red filter. A red filter is the only thing I am missing a little bit on my V35 Anyone has one for sale? If yes please let me know ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jip Posted September 25, 2017 Share #9 Posted September 25, 2017 I want a red filter ;( Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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