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

[Verna Knapp <vernak@navicom.com>]

Clive,

I'll reply to you off list. Thanks for the recommendation on the Durst.
I've been seriously considering one already. Prices are very high over
here, though.

Verna


Clive Warren wrote:
> 
> 
> >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.
> 
> --
> All the best,
> 
>              Clive Warren   http://www.f32.net
>                             Large Format travel and stock photography