Durst U70

Ibicus · Oct 24, 2019

Hello
I've recently bought a Durst U70 Enlarger which seems to be in very good shape, so I'm planning to use it beside my m601. Unfortunately I can't find how to focus correctly, or recalibrate the focus. There are 2 knobs and one lever that seem related to focusing, but I can't immagine exactly how.I'm desperately looking for his manual on the internet but still haven't found one yet..
It came with a 50mm in a durst seimar and 80mm with a setopla.
Is there anybody so kind to share a pdf, or a link of the manual, or somebody who has as an idea of it works and could explain how to solve my dilemma?
Thanks to all
Marco

AgX · Oct 24, 2019

I can't help with the manual. Aside of a few photos of it which I once downloaded, I am clueless.
I even wonder why you want to substitute your M601 by a U70, which as only advantage seems to yield the bigger format of 6x9 over 6x6 (which of course is a argument...).

Ibicus · Oct 24, 2019

Hi.. I'll use mainly my m601, with his colour head.. i'd like to keep the u70 for the times I want condensed light..

Maybe can you share the photos you downloaded?

AgX · Oct 24, 2019

Just some photos from ebay offers, to give me an idea what that enlarger is about, by lack of manual or broshure.

Kino · Oct 24, 2019

Here is an old thread about this enlarger; might be of some use...

https://www.photrio.com/forum/threads/durst-u70-advice-wanted.50864/

Ibicus · Oct 24, 2019

Hi, thanks, unfortunately the thread doesn't solve my questions about autofocus..
I'm wondering if similar enlargers(like unomat or d659) act in a similar way..
The lower knob moves only the column..
The lever moves up and down the head, and keep the focus costant.
There's another knob linked to a spring, which moves the head only and therefore the focus, but you can't stop it in a fixed position.
I've never used an autofocus enlarger, so I have very no idea what the procedure can be..

MattKing · Oct 24, 2019

Welcome to Photrio.
This may be of no help whatsoever, but here is a link to the manual for an an Omega autofocus enlarger, the D-4: http://www.jollinger.com/photo/cam-coll/manuals/enlargers/omega/Chromega D4.pdf

Javier González · Mar 20, 2022

Hello. Did you manage to find the manual? . I am looking for a copy and not success yet. If you have the manual I would be very grateful if you could share a copy. Thanks

Fast · Mar 21, 2022

Javier González said:
Hello. Did you manage to find the manual? . I am looking for a copy and not success yet. If you have the manual I would be very grateful if you could share a copy. Thanks

I have the manual in pdf form. Just message me with an email address and I can send it to you.

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