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WTB: Enlarger for B/W darkroom
Hi i'm thinking of setting up my own darkroom and want to get an enlarger.
Any idea how much it would cost 2nd hand and whereabouts i should be looking for it?? sara |
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WTB: Enlarger for B/W darkroom
On Sun, 23 Nov 2003 08:49:20 +0800, OogieBoogie wrote:
Hi i'm thinking of setting up my own darkroom and want to get an enlarger. Any idea how much it would cost 2nd hand and whereabouts i should be looking for it?? sara I picked up one at a yard sale, complete with lens, for $5.00 and another was given to me by a friend who was sick and tired of seeing it unused in the basement for over twenty years. The best source I have found for inexpensive enlargers is moving sales. Enlargers are just the sort of thing that people would rather get rid of rather than pay for moving. |
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Enlarger for B/W darkroom
There are a lot of them for sale on ebay. You take your chances there, but
most of the stuff is pretty good and some is excellent. Some professional dealers take in old equipment as trade-ins and sell it. "OogieBoogie" wrote in message ... Hi i'm thinking of setting up my own darkroom and want to get an enlarger. Any idea how much it would cost 2nd hand and whereabouts i should be looking for it?? sara |
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Enlarger for B/W darkroom
Thanks Jerry & Norman for your insight. I have just checked ebay n it seems
there are several types. Any particular one that i should concentrate on for a beginner? Or should i buy something that will grow with me? In skills i mean sara "OogieBoogie" wrote in message ... Hi i'm thinking of setting up my own darkroom and want to get an enlarger. Any idea how much it would cost 2nd hand and whereabouts i should be looking for it?? sara |
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Enlarger for B/W darkroom
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 |
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Enlarger for B/W darkroom
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 ... 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 |
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Enlarger for B/W darkroom
Go with a good professional or semi-pro brand - Beseler, Durst, Kaiser, LPL,
Omega, for example. They are fairly inexpensive used, they last, and they produce good results. Dichro color enlargers can be used very well for black and white - in fact they are a convenience. Take one if the price is right. Get an enlarger that will fill your needs for the foreseeable future. If you use 35mm but may go to medium format in the future, buy a 2-1/4X3-1/4 enlarger. Get a good enlarging lens. There is no such thing as a bargain there. El-Nikkor, Rodagon-N Componon-S all perform well. "OogieBoogie" wrote in message ... Thanks Jerry & Norman for your insight. I have just checked ebay n it seems there are several types. Any particular one that i should concentrate on for a beginner? Or should i buy something that will grow with me? In skills i mean sara "OogieBoogie" wrote in message ... Hi i'm thinking of setting up my own darkroom and want to get an enlarger. Any idea how much it would cost 2nd hand and whereabouts i should be looking for it?? sara |
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Enlarger for B/W darkroom
Thanks Norman for your recommendation!! Will check up on those brands soon!!
sara "Norman Worth" wrote in message link.net... Go with a good professional or semi-pro brand - Beseler, Durst, Kaiser, LPL, Omega, for example. They are fairly inexpensive used, they last, and they produce good results. Dichro color enlargers can be used very well for black and white - in fact they are a convenience. Take one if the price is right. Get an enlarger that will fill your needs for the foreseeable future. If you use 35mm but may go to medium format in the future, buy a 2-1/4X3-1/4 enlarger. Get a good enlarging lens. There is no such thing as a bargain there. El-Nikkor, Rodagon-N Componon-S all perform well. "OogieBoogie" wrote in message ... Thanks Jerry & Norman for your insight. I have just checked ebay n it seems there are several types. Any particular one that i should concentrate on for a beginner? Or should i buy something that will grow with me? In skills i mean sara "OogieBoogie" wrote in message ... Hi i'm thinking of setting up my own darkroom and want to get an enlarger. Any idea how much it would cost 2nd hand and whereabouts i should be looking for it?? sara |
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