Access

The copy stand is available to Pratt faculty, staff and students with a valid ID card, as well as alumni with a valid Alumni Card and visiting faculty during the summer (pre-college program) and winter sessions.

The center can provide a 35mm camera and a digital SLR camera. The copy stand measurements are 18 by 24 inches.

Hours & Appointments

The copy stand is available Mondays through Friday, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm during the Fall and Spring semesters. Summer hours are 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Mondays through Thursdays, and 9:30 am - 4:00 pm Fridays.

An appointment must be made at least 24 hours in advance. If patrons are 30 minutes late for their appointment, their time will be forfeited to the next patron. For appointments call the number above.

Tips for Better Slides

1. Set the aperture on f5.6 and adjust the shutter speed according to the film. For ASA 160: 1/60 sec; For ASA 64: 1/30 sec. Use a cable release.

2. Make the original as flat as possible (take care not to damage the books). Line up a side of the original with a side of the viewfinder.

3. Use black paper to mask and place a piece of black paper under the page to prevent text showing through the image.

Film

Patrons must bring their materials ready to be photographed and their own tungsten film (ASA 64 or 160).

Ektachrome film is recommended if the slides need to be developed in less than three days. For glossy originals patrons should bring their own non-glare glass.

Photo Stores

Brooklyn
1. Apple, 321 Dekalb Ave., (718) 399-2800

Manhattan
1. B&H Photo, 420 9th Ave., (212) 444-660
2. K&M Camera, 377 E. 23rd St., (212) 532-1106

Photo Labs

To develop a roll of 36 exposures costs approximately $7.00. The photo labs in Manhattan develop an Ektachrome roll in about 2 hours if rush processing is requested. Ektachrome film is developed in 2 hours. Kodachrome film is developed in 3 days.

Manhattan
1. Baboo Color Labs Inc., 37 W. 20th St., (212) 807-1574
2. Duggal Color Projects Inc., 3 W. 20th St., (212) 242-7000
3. U.S. Color Labs, 65 Bleecker St., (212) 254-7200
4. Westside Color Labs, 148 W. 24th St., (212) 675-6800

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Last Updated: October 10, 2007 (sk)

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