Focomat Ic

baachitraka

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Hello there,

I may get LEITZ WETZLAR Focomat Ic with Focotar 1:4,5 lens. But, I have no idea about this enlarger in general and whether it has any provision to use multi-grade filter. Please help.
 

Guillaume Zuili

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Some models have a rack for filters. Otherwise you put them under the lens during exposure.
1C is very simple and compact. Focotar is a beauty. Perfect for small prints.
G.
 
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Great, I have plans to print 8x10 @max.
 

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Some Focomat Ic enlargers are known as "Focomat Ic Color" enlargers because they have a slide-out drawer in the enlarger that allows you to insert a filter above the condenser and below the bulb. I've read of a variety of solutions for folks who have Ic enlargers without the filter drawer: pull off the bulb housing and lay a filter on top of the condenser, or hold a filter under the enlarging lens.
 

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Dream enlarger!
I own two Ic colors, one V35 and one IIc.
These days I use the Ic the most. It's always a joy to use and touch the damned thing!
 
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baachitraka

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I just bought Focomat Ic(presume it is B/W only) for Euro 39. Thanks for all the replies.
 
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