Evaluation of Darkroom Equipment please

[Fabu]

Hi,
Some years ago I more or less inherited those things from a photographer my grandmother was friends with. Since I am about to quit shooting film, I wanted to sell it.

The things in question are:

1) Wallner CA 314

2) Durst Compulux

3) FUJIMOTO G70 Dichro Enlarger


1) Seems to be in good working order. But I really could not tell. I only used the bottom part as a count-down timer. It seems to be a device to measure density and color while enlarging. If you could tell me the purpose of this device I would be interested. Also I have no idea where the cable depicted on the left ist supposed to go.

2) Seems to serve the same purpose as the CA 314. Is this something complementary and can be used in combination or is this just "the same device" again? I could not tell about the condition. Seems new, but I do not hav a 9V battery at hand to test it out.

3) So this is obviously a color enlarger. It seems to be a fine built, feels sturdy. I only used it to enlarge Black and White 6x7 Negatives, with color mixing. It has this slot to use filters too, like a normal multigrade BW head.

Well. As I said I only used the CA 314 as a timer, and the Enlarger for BW. This worked well. Besides of that, the things were in storage, while in my possession.

I am most interested if those things are worth something. ( I am a bit afraid to be one of those guys here that say: Oh this is an old worthless camera, while looking at a M6. But I honestly do not know any better) Especially the Enlarger seems very well built, and the photographer I inherited from, would not have "cheap things", I think.

I am interested in what exactly those things do, but that would be second important to me.

If this is somewhat helpful: The things are located in Vienna, Austria.

 

[Neal]

Dear Fabu,

As you've had no other responses, I will tell you what I would list it for on a local (Chicago) electronic bulletin board. Again I don't know what the market is Europe, but if I saw it listed for $150, I wouldn't be surprised. I would probably offer half that and if I was in a buying mood go as high as $100.

Consider keeping your film cameras around for black and white. The enlarger will work quite well for controlling contrast when using multi-grade paper.

Good luck,

Neal Wydra

 

[fotch]

The enlarger looks similar to a Minolta enlarger. By the way, to sell here, you have to be a subscriber. Good luck.

 

[fran]

I bought a DES100 (very similar to your compulux) for about €50 on ebay several years back.....