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Beseler 23CII XL Dual Dichro enlarger w/ Nikon lenses, darkroom outfit - $450
I bought this enlarger in the early 1979, but temporarily converting my bathroom and hallway into a darkroom turned out to be such a hassle, I gave it up after a few sessions. So this sturdy classic is barely used and everything is in pristine condition. The power supply failed early on, and was repaired by Beseler (repair receipt included), so it's probably better than new. Minor cosmetic defect: The magenta color disk on the middle knob needs to be glued back on.
Even if you only do B&W photography, the colorhead is great, because it's very bright, and you can use it instead of variable contrast filters. (The standard lamp for black-and-white is also included, with bulb. It does not require the power supply.) Also handy for slide copying.
Would prefer to sell all this as a set.
Everything listed below including both lenses: $400, picked up in Queens, New York City, or I can deliver in New York City metro area at no extra charge.) Components are dissassembled and packed for transport, but further packing and shipping all this would be prohibitive in both cost and time.
OR ... $300 with 50mm lens, not the 105mm lens.
Beseler 23CII XL enlarger, has the extended column and the standard bulb head for B&W (including bulb) with diffuser. Head can also be turned horizontal for huge blow-ups.
Dual Dichro color head. Simply remove the B&W bulb housing and slip the color head over the B&W head.
Beseler Conic Light Integrator Retro-fit Kit (#8183) and Condenser lens.
Negative carriers: 35mm, 35mm slide, 2.25" x 2.25" (and a handmade 127 aluminum mask).
Red filter (fits above-lens drawer).
Above-lens carrier for 6x6 filters.
Ilford Multigrade Filter set (Variable contrast printing filters) 6" x 6"
Lens mounting plate, flat, with red pilot light tube.
One lens mount ring.
Nikon EL-Nikkor enlarger lenses for 35 mm film. Also useful for close-up and flat-field photography.
50 mm 2.8 - Like new, with cap, in bubble case (includes mounting ring mentioned above)
105 mm 5.6 - Like new, with cap, in bubble case (uses same ring),
Accessories:
Saunders 4-blade adjustable easel (11 x 14 max size) One of the rubber footpads is slightly deformed due to age, but flat and functional. Otherwise in excellent condition.
8.5 x 11 contact proof printer (needs new foam rubber; decayed foam already removed)
Bestwell Maga Sight precision focusing aid
5x7 safelight filters: one red, two amber (safelight itself not included but might be available)
Developing trays - plastic, 11 x 14. Qty: 3
Developing trays - plastic, 8x10. Qty: 4
Developing trays - plastic, 5 x 7. Qty: 3
Beseler color processing drum for 11" x 17" prints. Never used.
Paterson Tank System 4 (film developing tank) - four 35mm reels
Paterson Tank System 4 (film developing tank) - two 35mm reels, or 1 adjustable
Yankee Master film developing tank - two 35mm reels, or 1 adjustable, with agitator
Misc Bottles, used (Use for photography chemicals. Do not use for food!) (See photos)
Four print tongs, several negative hangers, four fixer pens, an additional tank reel..
Squeegee - 8 inch
Plastic beaker (pitcher) - 1300 ML
Berg Color Tone "Touchrite" B&W retouching kit (colors) This is 30 years old. Includes plastic mixing tray. Mainly for the tray.
Paper safe, 8" x 10 paper (Homemade of wood, big and heavy, needs weatherstripping resealing around door, but works)
Spare EJL 200w bulb (not sure if it's been used; life expectancy unknown)
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Also available:
Gra-Lab electromechanical timer (plug and recepticles are 2-prong, not grounded!)
(I've separated this because the power supply is 3-prong, and I have another use for it. I used a plug adapter.)
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I bought this enlarger in the early 1979, but temporarily converting my bathroom and hallway into a darkroom turned out to be such a hassle, I gave it up after a few sessions. So this sturdy classic is barely used and everything is in pristine condition. The power supply failed early on, and was repaired by Beseler (repair receipt included), so it's probably better than new. Minor cosmetic defect: The magenta color disk on the middle knob needs to be glued back on.
Even if you only do B&W photography, the colorhead is great, because it's very bright, and you can use it instead of variable contrast filters. (The standard lamp for black-and-white is also included, with bulb. It does not require the power supply.) Also handy for slide copying.
Would prefer to sell all this as a set.
Everything listed below including both lenses: $400, picked up in Queens, New York City, or I can deliver in New York City metro area at no extra charge.) Components are dissassembled and packed for transport, but further packing and shipping all this would be prohibitive in both cost and time.
OR ... $300 with 50mm lens, not the 105mm lens.
Beseler 23CII XL enlarger, has the extended column and the standard bulb head for B&W (including bulb) with diffuser. Head can also be turned horizontal for huge blow-ups.
Dual Dichro color head. Simply remove the B&W bulb housing and slip the color head over the B&W head.
Beseler Conic Light Integrator Retro-fit Kit (#8183) and Condenser lens.
Negative carriers: 35mm, 35mm slide, 2.25" x 2.25" (and a handmade 127 aluminum mask).
Red filter (fits above-lens drawer).
Above-lens carrier for 6x6 filters.
Ilford Multigrade Filter set (Variable contrast printing filters) 6" x 6"
Lens mounting plate, flat, with red pilot light tube.
One lens mount ring.
Nikon EL-Nikkor enlarger lenses for 35 mm film. Also useful for close-up and flat-field photography.
50 mm 2.8 - Like new, with cap, in bubble case (includes mounting ring mentioned above)
105 mm 5.6 - Like new, with cap, in bubble case (uses same ring),
Accessories:
Saunders 4-blade adjustable easel (11 x 14 max size) One of the rubber footpads is slightly deformed due to age, but flat and functional. Otherwise in excellent condition.
8.5 x 11 contact proof printer (needs new foam rubber; decayed foam already removed)
Bestwell Maga Sight precision focusing aid
5x7 safelight filters: one red, two amber (safelight itself not included but might be available)
Developing trays - plastic, 11 x 14. Qty: 3
Developing trays - plastic, 8x10. Qty: 4
Developing trays - plastic, 5 x 7. Qty: 3
Beseler color processing drum for 11" x 17" prints. Never used.
Paterson Tank System 4 (film developing tank) - four 35mm reels
Paterson Tank System 4 (film developing tank) - two 35mm reels, or 1 adjustable
Yankee Master film developing tank - two 35mm reels, or 1 adjustable, with agitator
Misc Bottles, used (Use for photography chemicals. Do not use for food!) (See photos)
Four print tongs, several negative hangers, four fixer pens, an additional tank reel..
Squeegee - 8 inch
Plastic beaker (pitcher) - 1300 ML
Berg Color Tone "Touchrite" B&W retouching kit (colors) This is 30 years old. Includes plastic mixing tray. Mainly for the tray.
Paper safe, 8" x 10 paper (Homemade of wood, big and heavy, needs weatherstripping resealing around door, but works)
Spare EJL 200w bulb (not sure if it's been used; life expectancy unknown)
----------------------------
Also available:
Gra-Lab electromechanical timer (plug and recepticles are 2-prong, not grounded!)
(I've separated this because the power supply is 3-prong, and I have another use for it. I used a plug adapter.)
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