University of Bristol Photographic Society

The Penthouse

The Concept

In a world where digital technology is fast outpacing older methods, and even Getty Images will only accept digital submissions it's important to keep abrest of the technology.

As part of a new initiative to expand our area of expertise/operation into the digital world, the Photographic Society completed the Penthouse Image Editing Suite in early 2006. This facility exists to provide our members with the latest in cutting-edge digital editing technology, along with high resolution scanners to help you to convert your portfolio to the emerging medium.

What does this actually mean?

It means that Photosoc have a room containing a fast computer, large monitor and scanners, so you can scan and edit your photos in comfort. With USB ports, a CD/DVD burner and fast internet access on hand it's a snap to get those edited images back to your place, where you can do... whatever it is you want to do with them.

Kit List

The Penthouse is based around a dual-core Apple Macintosh G5 computer, coupled to a 20" Dell monitor. Additional equipment is listed below.

• Epson Perfection 4490 Photo scanner Scan prints and film up to 4800 x 9600dpi, as well as medium format film (6x12cm max).
• Minolta DiMAGE Scan Elite 5400 film scanner Allows you to scan 35mm film negatives and positives (including mounted slides) at resolutions up to 5400dpi.
• Canon SELPHY400 dye-sublimation photo printer Allows photo printing at 6"x4". Photosoc are trialing a one-free-print-per-session system — for more general use, cartidges and paper can be bought from most stationary stores.
• USB 2.0 memory card reader

The computer is capable of burning both CDs and DVDs, but you will need to bring your own (or buy some from the Union Shop).