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WTB: B+W Enlarger for up to 6x7cm
would like to purchase a black + white englarger that can handle up to
6x7 cm negs and preferably 35mm as well, though not required. if you have none to sell, but can recommend a particular brand, I would appreciate that as well. thanks in advance, torrance s. |
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On 6 Oct 2003 15:17:37 -0700, in rec.photo.marketplace.darkroom you
wrote: would like to purchase a black + white englarger that can handle up to 6x7 cm negs and preferably 35mm as well, though not required. if you have none to sell, but can recommend a particular brand, I would appreciate that as well. I have a full Beseler 4x5 setup available if you can P/U in NYC. Kal |
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"Torrance S." wrote in message
om... would like to purchase a black + white englarger that can handle up to 6x7 cm negs and preferably 35mm as well, though not required. if you have none to sell, but can recommend a particular brand, I would appreciate that as well. thanks in advance, torrance s. Where are you located? Do you want condenser or diffusion? |
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I have a Beseler C760 fully equipped, carriers and lenses for 35, 6x6, and
6x7mm. Email me for image and details. Truly, dr bob Annapolis "Torrance S." wrote in message om... would like to purchase a black + white englarger that can handle up to 6x7 cm negs and preferably 35mm as well, though not required. if you have none to sell, but can recommend a particular brand, I would appreciate that as well. thanks in advance, torrance s. |
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Where are you located? Do you want condenser or diffusion? Diffusion, Los Angeles area. |
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If there is anything that is plentiful on the used equipmemt market these
days it's enlargers. Go on e bay under the darkroom equipment section and take a look. Even if you don't feel comfortable buying there you can get an idea of prices by going to the "completed sales" section of e bay and typing in some enlarger brands.. Since you apparently live in LA there should be at least some enlargers advertised in the classified ad section of the Times. Buying locally would be ideal since it would minimize transportation costs and also allow you to look at the enlarger before buying. I'd suggest you consider buying a 4x5 enlarger even if 6x7 is the largest negative you plan to ever print, for two reasons. First, you might change your mind. Second, 4x5 enlargers were built for pros, studios, labs, etc, outfits that used their enlargers 8 hours a day five days a week, so they tended to be very well made. Smaller format enlargers, such as 6x7 and 35mm, were made for the amateur market. There isn't a huge difference in size between a 6x7 enlarger and a 4x5 enlarger. Either can also be used for 35mm, you'll just need to get two negative carriers and two lenses if you want to use these two formats. The major brands are Omega, Beseler, Durst, and Saunders. All of these manufacturers are still in business, at least for now. There are many other brands out there on the used market, usually made by companies that are no longer around. I'd avoid them because of parts problems. Durst enlargers are more expensive than the other three brands and their prices have held up a little better on the used market than other brands. Any relatively new enlarger made by one of these four companies should be fine as long as it's relativel new and in good condition.. Make sure before you buy any used enlarger that it is functioning, that all of the parts are there, and that any accessories that you wil need such as negative carriers for 35mm and 6x7 negatives are included. Even with companies that are still in business, getting parts and accessories for older discontinued models can be a problem and who knows how much longer any company will still be making new enlargers. You also will need an enlarger lens (two if you plan to do 35mm and 6x7). There are hundreds of these for sale too. With such a large selection available, I'd buy one of the top brands and models such as the Componon S from Schnieder or whatever Rodenstock calls its comparable top-of-the line lens. I'd avoid ones that have the enlarger brand name in them such as Omegaron (I think that was what Omega called the lenses that came with their enlargers). These were usually made to a price point and weren't the best quality lenses. That's not to say they weren't decent lenses but again, you are buying something for which there are a lot more sellers than there are buyers so you can afford to be picky and select the best. "Torrance S." wrote in message om... would like to purchase a black + white englarger that can handle up to 6x7 cm negs and preferably 35mm as well, though not required. if you have none to sell, but can recommend a particular brand, I would appreciate that as well. thanks in advance, torrance s. |
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On Sun, 12 Oct 2003 01:17:20 GMT, "BCampbell"
wrote: I'd suggest you consider buying a 4x5 enlarger even if 6x7 is the largest negative you plan to ever print, for two reasons. First, you might change your mind. Second, 4x5 enlargers were built for pros, studios, labs, etc, outfits that used their enlargers 8 hours a day five days a week, so they tended to be very well made. Smaller format enlargers, such as 6x7 and 35mm, were made for the amateur market. There isn't a huge difference in size between a 6x7 enlarger and a 4x5 enlarger. Either can also be used for 35mm, you'll just need to get two negative carriers and two lenses if you want to use these two formats. The major brands are Omega, Beseler, Durst, and Saunders. All of these manufacturers are still in business, at least for now. There are many other brands out there on the used market, usually made by companies that are no longer around. I'd avoid them because of parts problems. Durst enlargers are more expensive than the other three brands and their prices have held up a little better on the used market than other brands. Any relatively new enlarger made by one of these four companies should be fine as long as it's relativel new and in good condition.. Make sure before you buy any used enlarger that it is functioning, that all of the parts are there, and that any accessories that you wil need such as negative carriers for 35mm and 6x7 negatives are included. Even with companies that are still in business, getting parts and accessories for older discontinued models can be a problem and who knows how much longer any company will still be making new enlargers. Agreed. Again, I offer a Beseler 45MCRX that is suplus to our needs, complete with lenses and carriers, for pickup in NYC. Not free but we need the space more than the enlarger. Kal |
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On Sun, 12 Oct 2003 01:17:20 GMT, "BCampbell"
wrote: Smaller format enlargers, such as 6x7 and 35mm, were made for the amateur market. Please qualify this with something like "The run of the mill, smaller format ..." . Durst, Leitz and others made excellent 35mm enlargers. Regards, John - Photographer & Webmaster Website - http://www.darkroompro.com Please delete the "_" if replying by mail. |
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