Equipment & Accreditation

The Lab offers scanning and editing stations with calibrated 24″ Eizo monitors, printers for both inkjet and chromogenic photo paper, and as well a 5000 K viewing both for evaluating prints. We also offer a range of high-end still cameras which all can be taken out.

If you would like to get a general overview of the equipment available, or want to find out what equipment is best suitable for your project, you can always contact us to schedule a lab tour, or simply drop by during staff office hours.

Accreditation

Each user must be accredited for each type of equipment they would like to use. Accreditation workshops ensure us that you have the knowledge to safely operate the equipment. These workshops are done done by appointment.

Below the list of equipment available, and who to contact to request an accreditation workshop.

Workstations

Epson printer P20000
64″ pigment inkjet printer. A selection of photo papers are stocked for this printer, or users may bring their own. For the choice of available media see Media Prices.

Accreditation Workshops: Email Velibor Božović vebahood@gmail.com to make an appointment, preferable for a Wednesday or a Thursday.

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Solvent printer Epson S70670
64″ solvent inkjet printer. Most suitable for special projects like wall mural, outdoors installation or light boxes. For the choice of available media see Media Prices.

Accreditation Workshops: Email Velibor Božović vebahood@gmail.com to make an appointment, preferable for a Wednesday or a Thursday.
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Hasselblad Scanner Flextight X1
High quality film scanner for formats up to 4X5.

Accreditation Workshops: Email Velibor Božović vebahood@gmail.com to make an appointment, preferable for a Wednesday or a Thursday.
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Flatbed scanner Creo iQsmart2
High quality flatbed scanner for reflective or transparent material (film and prints) up to 11″x17.

Accreditation Workshops: Email Velibor Božović vebahood@gmail.com to make an appointment, preferable for a Wednesday or a Thursday.
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ZBE Chromira printer 1x 50″
Chromogenic LED printer for 50″ rolls. Prints on traditional light-sensitive photo paper, which needs to be loaded and processed in complete darkness. The paper is processed in a RA-4 processor. Please note that the processor is shut down from beginning of July to late August, and mid December to beginning of January. During that time no printing is possible.

Manufacturer website: ZBE Chromira 1x 50″

Email Thomas Kneubühler at t.kneubuhler@gmail.com to make an appointment, preferable for a Monday. Please note that the training will be done in two parts.

Cameras

Hasselblad H4D-60
60 megapixel medium format camera. Requires advanced photography knowledge.

Accreditation Workshops: Email postimage@concordia.ca to make an appointment,
for either Monday, Wednesday or Thursday afternoon.
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Toyo 45AII
Compact 4X5 field camera for basic large format photography, limited movements. Accreditation requires prior large format experience.

Accreditation Workshops: Email postimage@concordia.ca to make an appointment,
for either Monday, Wednesday or Thursday afternoon.
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Toyo 810MII
8X10 field camera. Accreditation requires prior large format experience.

Accreditation Workshops: Email postimage@concordia.ca to make an appointment,
for either Monday, Wednesday or Thursday afternoon.
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Sinar F2
Advanced 4X5 rail camera with wide range of movements and high precision. Accreditation requires prior large format experience.

Accreditation Workshops: Email t.kneubuhler@gmail.com to make an appointment.
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Profoto D1 Air 1000 / D1 Air 500
Flash Kit with 2 units (D1 Air 1000) or one unit (D1 Air 500), lightweight and with many accessories.

Accreditation Workshops: Email postimage@concordia.ca to make an appointment, if for either Monday, Wednesday or Thursday afternoon.