Beseler 45V-XL

aznative

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Mar 4, 2006
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Arizona
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4x5 Format
A couple months back I picked up a Beseler 45V-XL enlarger with a Beseler 810 Cold Light Head. I have been a fan of Beseler enlargers (45MX and 45MXT) but I have not had the chance to set this up in the darkroom. And so I am interested in your thoughts and any comparisons you may have about the 45V-XL as to the 45 Beseler M series enlargers or any large format enlarger for that matter.
 

jeroldharter

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Nov 6, 2005
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Wisconsin
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I have both the VXL and the MXT. The VXL is more of a beast, taller so better for big enlargements on the baseboard, and easier (bit still annoying) to align.

Interestingly, I just picked up an 8x10 conversion as well. I have the adapters to install it on either enlarger and I am debating which way to go. I will leave one enlarger set up for 4x5 and smaller and the other for 8x10.
 
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