On 3/2/2008 11:39 AM jch spake thus:
> David Nebenzahl wrote:
>
>> Like LF cameras, used enlargers are now going very cheaply, either
>> locally available or on a certain little web auction site. (If you're
in
>> an area served by Craigslist, check there.)
>>
>> A 4x5 enlarger doesn't take up that much more room than your present
one.
>
> Fair enough. Have you any recommendations for enlargers? I have
> _never_ looked at MF or LF enlargers. Are they mainly condenser types,
> or the diffusion types? For example, the condenser in the Durst is
> already pretty massive and heavy. I shall also have to design the
> enlarger base surface for multiple enlarger mounts.
The usual: Omega (D2), Beseler, etc. Shoot: I just saw a Beseler 4x5
enlarger, at the Oakland Museum White Elephant sale, going for about $25
(no lens, but otherwise looked complete). These are all condenser types.
In the event that you need parts (which is likely, since many enlargers
will come without needed parts, like negative carriers, lensboards,
etc.), you can find these on that small little on-line auction site.
Likewise, lenses (including really good ones, like Componons, Nikkors
and Rodenstocks) are going for cheap.
Hint: get the next-size-up lens for your format if you don't need to
make big enlargements; for instance, get a 165 mm instead of a 135 mm
lens for 4x5. This will give you better corner-to-corner sharpness.
Older enlargers, like the Elwoods (mostly found in 5x7 size like mine)
are diffusion types.
The baseboards are a little larger than your Durst, but not by much.
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