Thanks Ted! Yeah, i've been going through the stuffs at ebay and for a
beginner, its a bit overwhelming since i'm not too sure what exactly i
should be looking for.

I'm in Singapore and i've been looking around for a bit. But information on
enlargers are rather scarce as mostly professionals deal with them.

I took a darkroom class recently n the thrill of developing n printing your
own photos is amazing! I am aware of the costs (which is alot!) involved in
setting up a darkroom so i'm still threading rather carefully on this path!


I would consider Midwest Photo once i've exhausted all the resources here
because shipping costs from the US internationally could cost an arm and a
leg!

But thanks once again!

Sara Aman.

"Ted Harris" wrote in message
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Sara,

The so called entry level enlargers are usually not worth the scrap price
for
the metal they are made out of. One of the solid standards for years has
been
the Omega D2. Slightly smaller Omega B6 units are also solid.

As important as the enlarger is the lens and you will do well to stick
with el
nikkors, componons (not componors) and rodagons.

Finally, while eBay is a treasure trove of bargains IF you know what you
are
shopping for it may not be the best place for a newcomer to shop for a
used
enlarger (will you be able to check alignment, for the proper condensor,
etc.).
I suggest a call to Midwest Photo (web www.mpex.com) they are one of the
best
and most reasonably priced sellers of used quality equipment in the US.
Ask
for Dan who handles darkroom stuff ... tell him what you want ... they
offer
full returns and you will likely pay no more than eBay. My only
connection
with them is as a very satisfied customer.
Ted Harris
Resource Strategy
Henniker, New Hampshire