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Enlarger question: Durst Laborator 54
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does anyone here have experience with this device? I've found one, offered for a reasonable price, but have not heard of it. It is a combination of enlarger/ repro camera. I'd greatly appreciate any info or opinions. Regards Magdalena --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.577 / Virus Database: 366 - Release Date: 2004-02-03 |
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Enlarger question: Durst Laborator 54
"Magdalena W." wrote in message ...
does anyone here have experience with this device? I've found one, offered for a reasonable price, but have not heard of it. It is a combination of enlarger/ repro camera. This counts for most of the Durst Enlargers, one of the first was the Laborator, therefor the laber "Universal Camera" I'd greatly appreciate any info or opinions. I have one. Though it is supposed to work as an autofocus enlarger (with the 150mm lens only) this is not a downside. You just lift a lever and it works as a conventional enlarger. Very sturdy, mine was in alignment from the beginning (found it in a corner of a scientific lab) and is still after moving three times to a different lab. Shares condensers and negative-holder and some more with more recent Laborator 1000. Coldlight-source Taucoli hard to find for a reasonable price. No diffusion-head available, color with the antique Agfa-head (using the condensors, semi collimated) only, so forget about color. Check if it is complete. For 35mm you will need the recessed lensboard Latub, and condensors 90+130 for 6x6 a Seriopla (less recessed) and condensors 130+160 for 6x9 the usual Lapla will suffice, forgot abouit what condensors you will need but can look it up (its printed on the enlarger base). It is good enlarger if you do not mind working with a condenser-lighting. You will at some time as everyone tells you how much better diffuse lighting makes your prints. Give them a smile. How much is "reasonable"? best wishes Stefan |
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Enlarger question: Durst Laborator 54
Uzytkownik "Stefan Kahlert" napisal w wiadomosci Thank you for the information! It was complete, with a coldlight source. In a pretty good condition. How much is "reasonable"? I got outbid, but the final price was around 170 Euros. Thanks for the answer, best regards Magdalena |
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Enlarger question: Durst Laborator 54
"Magdalena W." wrote in message ...
Uzytkownik "Stefan Kahlert" napisal w wiadomosci Thank you for the information! It was complete, with a coldlight source. In a pretty good condition. How much is "reasonable"? I got outbid, but the final price was around 170 Euros. I also had an eye on this one. I thought about keeping the Taucoli and selling the rest but never got a definite answer if the tube was in working condition. Therefore, I had to assume it wasn't. The rest of the setup was for 4x5" only (no additonal condensors nor lensboards). I think the price was good for a 4x5-enlarger, very good it the taucoli works, way to much if you intend to use it for 35mm or medium format as you need to find lenstubes and condensors first. The latter are hard to find. This enlarger will produce severe falloff if you try to use eg. a 75mm lens (covers 6x6) with a condensor set for a 150mm lens (covers 4x5). Been there done that. Using the bigger condensors assuming they will cover the smaller format regardless ot the lens in use will work with diffuse lighting but not with a condenser-head. best Stefan |
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