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Need Information on Sabre S+35 Enlarger
Hi All:
A while back, I picked up a small Sabre s+35 enlarger (also labelled "an R$H Product" in a yard sale. While I realize this is only good for 35 mm film, I am restoring it as much as I can. It is missing its negative carrier. From looking at the unit, it looks as though the original carrier would have been approximately 3"x3", and the enlarger head has two indexing pins which would insert through the carrier, one on each side. Does anyone have a spare carrier for one of these (says he optimistically and with a truly dumb hope), or more realistically, does anyone have one of these they could photograph so that I could construct one... Also, and chances anyone would have a manual for this ancient toy? I am just getting back into at least processing my own films, and am looking for an inexpensive developing tank for 120 mm. and 35 mm. film as well? Many years ago, I processed my own films, and now that I have a number of good 120 cameras (Bronica, Rollieflex, Yashica D) in the collection and no nearby labs, it is time at least to develop my own film again. Dave |
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Need Information on Sabre S+35 Enlarger
"Dave Hunter" wrote in message ... Hi All: A while back, I picked up a small Sabre s+35 enlarger (also labelled "an R$H Product" in a yard sale. While I realize this is only good for 35 mm film, I am restoring it as much as I can. It is missing its negative carrier. From looking at the unit, it looks as though the original carrier would have been approximately 3"x3", and the enlarger head has two indexing pins which would insert through the carrier, one on each side. Does anyone have a spare carrier for one of these (says he optimistically and with a truly dumb hope), or more realistically, does anyone have one of these they could photograph so that I could construct one... Also, and chances anyone would have a manual for this ancient toy? I am just getting back into at least processing my own films, and am looking for an inexpensive developing tank for 120 mm. and 35 mm. film as well? Many years ago, I processed my own films, and now that I have a number of good 120 cameras (Bronica, Rollieflex, Yashica D) in the collection and no nearby labs, it is time at least to develop my own film again. Dave Over the years, when customers brought me old, odd-size negs, I made my own neg 'carriers' Just guessing he Do you think the indexing pins go through the carrier, or perhaps they position the carrier.(The carrier butts up against them.) Try cutting two pieces of mounting board stock the size of the negative carrier stage plus a tb that sticks out the front. Cut a hole in the center of them 24mm x 36mm. Cut notches for the indexing pins. Cut some index card stock to fasten to the bottom piece spaced about by the width of the film to help you position the negative. Hinge the two pieces together in the back. As for the inexpensive developing tank-- there's this thing called eBay...! Actually, I have a couple plactic single roll tanks (120 or 1-35mm, the type where the top reel flange slides down for 35mm) that I wouldn't mind parting with. If you're interested, email me privately with your zip code, and I'll come up with a price. -- Ken Hart |
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Need Information on Sabre S+35 Enlarger
Hi Ken:
Ken Hart wrote: Just guessing he Do you think the indexing pins go through the carrier, or perhaps they position the carrier.(The carrier butts up against them.) Try cutting two pieces of mounting board stock the size of the negative carrier stage plus a tb that sticks out the front. Cut a hole in the center of them 24mm x 36mm. Cut notches for the indexing pins. Cut some index card stock to fasten to the bottom piece spaced about by the width of the film to help you position the negative. Hinge the two pieces together in the back. I would think that they would have to go up through the carrier - the "lens cone" goes about 1/3 inch behind the pins and if the carrier didn't go far enough back, some of the light to the condensor would be interrupted. Either this, or perhaps the notches on the original carrier might have been quite deep. I must look at it more closely, and do as you say with a cardboard template (I had thought of doing that before, too), and see if a negative strip placed in front of the pins will completely show. The trickiest thing will be the placement of the negative cutout ont he carrier to get it in the correct location. That is why I was hoping to find someone with this oddball enlarger to get the measurements of the carrier and the placement of the cut-out.... Last night, I disassembled the condensor and cleaned years of grime and dust from it. It looks as though with a new carrier, it will be quite functional. As for the inexpensive developing tank-- there's this thing called eBay...! Actually, I have a couple plactic single roll tanks (120 or 1-35mm, the type where the top reel flange slides down for 35mm) that I wouldn't mind parting with. If you're interested, email me privately with your zip code, and I'll come up with a price. Actually, I won one there last night for $2.99. (plus 8 times that for shipping :-) It is an old GAF roll film tank with a thermometer that doubles as an spin knob. That should do me for the first few films... Thanks, Dave |
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Need Information on Sabre S+35 Enlarger
Hi All:
I am wondering if this carrier could be similar to an Omega D 35mm Two-Piece Negative Carrier. It, too appears to have indexing pins, but between the two pins, there is a half round of metal so that it covers the whole light cone to the condensor. I saw one on eBay this morning - alas, from the photo, I can't tell if it would be the correct distance between the pins. The shape does look as though it would work. Dave |
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Need Information on Sabre S+35 Enlarger
Dave Hunter wrote:
Actually, I won one there last night for $2.99. (plus 8 times that for shipping :-) It is an old GAF roll film tank with a thermometer that doubles as an spin knob. That should do me for the first few films... $3.99 for an apron tank: http://www.freestylephoto.biz/sc_pro...=1603&pid=5628 $20 for something similar to a Paterson tank, with two reels: (120/35mm) http://www.freestylephoto.biz/sc_pro...=1603&pid=4733 Stainless steel tank with 2 35mm reels: ($24) http://www.freestylephoto.biz/sc_pro...=1603&pid=4787 Post on the local Freecycle list. I've been able to get more stainless steel tanks than most people would want (for me one is more than I want) that way. I prefer the Paterson plastic ones. Geoff. -- Geoffrey S. Mendelson, Jerusalem, Israel N3OWJ/4X1GM IL Voice: (07)-7424-1667 U.S. Voice: 1-215-821-1838 Visit my 'blog at http://geoffstechno.livejournal.com/ |
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Need Information on Sabre S+35 Enlarger
FYI - I may have found a carrier which will work. I only discovered one
link for a Sabre enlarger on the net, a recent sale of a different Sabre model to a lady. I emailed her, asking for a photo of her carrier in the hopes a photo would help me to recreate one. Yes, she was willing, but she had an extra 35 mm carrier she was willing to part with. In a flurry of emails verifying measurements, etc. I have purchased it. It looks as though it will work with this machine, too. I will know of course for certain only when it arrives. Keeping my fingers crossed! Dave Hunter wrote: Hi All: A while back, I picked up a small Sabre s+35 enlarger (also labelled "an R$H Product" in a yard sale. While I realize this is only good for 35 mm film, I am restoring it as much as I can. It is missing its negative carrier. From looking at the unit, it looks as though the original carrier would have been approximately 3"x3", and the enlarger head has two indexing pins which would insert through the carrier, one on each side. Does anyone have a spare carrier for one of these (says he optimistically and with a truly dumb hope), or more realistically, does anyone have one of these they could photograph so that I could construct one... Also, and chances anyone would have a manual for this ancient toy? I am just getting back into at least processing my own films, and am looking for an inexpensive developing tank for 120 mm. and 35 mm. film as well? Many years ago, I processed my own films, and now that I have a number of good 120 cameras (Bronica, Rollieflex, Yashica D) in the collection and no nearby labs, it is time at least to develop my own film again. Dave |
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