Enlarger Parts & Function

What is the primary function of an enlarger in a dark room?

• To capture images

• To develop film

• To project and enlarge negatives onto photographic paper

• To store photographic equipment.

An enlarger controls how light interacts with the photographic paper, just like a camera controls how light interacts with ____.

• a lens

• a film

• a sensor

• a screen

What is the primary function of an easel in photography?

• To hold the camera

• To align photographic paper with the projection

• To develop the film

• To store photographic equipment.

Fill in the blank: When inserting a film negative into the carrier, the ______ side should be facing down.

• Non-Emulsion

• Emulsion

Describe the aperture when focusing your image compared to the aperture when printing your test strip/print.

What is the focusing knob physically doing to the lens of the enlarger in order to focus the image?

How are enlargers similar, yet different to cameras?