Re: [Largeformat] Re: Photo 101 - Class 25 - Incident meters

[Clive Warren <cocam@cableinet.co.uk>]

>snip
>
>In hobby work, which is what I do, loving the process is far more
>important. And yes, I plan to upgrade to Photoshop 6.0, and dabble with
>the new processes so I will have my hand in if I have to switch over. On
>the other hand, I'm looking for a good enlarger for my 5x7 color film
>work, and I'm looking for one that will last me for the next 50 years or
>so, since I don't expect to see very many made in the future.
>
>Verna

Verna,

I use the Durst 138S.  I do intend to scan the manual and convert it 
to PDF in a spare moment.

The 138S is an excellent enlarger and will easily take you through 
the next 50 years :-) Formats up to and including 5x7 with a 
wonderful even spread of light. The enlargers are built to last and 
beautifully engineered.  Had promised myself a night in the darkroom 
this evening but am still hacking on this machine.

The Durst enlargers tend to cost significantly less in the UK, 
however they are heavy so shipping costs may make up any saving. The 
dollar is strong against the pound at the moment though.....

The Durst colour head for the 138S is made by Agfa and uses 
condensers rather than a diffused lighting source. I have the best of 
both worlds as there is 138S with a 5x7 Chromega head in addition to 
one with an Agfa head in the darkroom. They stand about 7 feet tall 
and have tilting base tables.

Let me know if you want me to keep my eyes open for one for you. Have 
seen a couple in the last 3 months going for around $650.  They are 
double that in the US.


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All the best,

             Clive Warren   http://www.f32.net
                            Large Format travel and stock photography