Fotolarger 100DC. 6x6?

[Cholentpot]

I looked up the Fotolarger 100DC in Ollinger's website on enlargers and it shows that you already own a 4x5 enlarger. From the pictures you sent, you seem to have a quality piece of equipment, not a piece of junk. It is my opinion based on your pictures that you probably have everything you need to do 35mm, 6x6/6x9, and 4x5. Except, of course, negative holders, buy, borrow but don't steal a book on enlargers (not just the one you own) and read up on the different focal length condensers. Try to work out which condenser sets go with which lens......By the way, I have used a 75mm good quality enlarging lens on 6x6 and it worked fine. 6x9 is a different kettle of fish........Regards!

I've come to that conclusion. I'll need to find a condenser set that'll fit this enlarger. Still unsure where to look.

 

[voceumana]

It will probably be easier to just buy a different enlarger. Used enlargers are available in very good condition at very low prices these days. You haven't indicated where you are located, so I can't look for you. Try craigslist, your local newspaper classifieds, and ebay.

Here's a sample: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Beseler-23C...770336?hash=item3aea2ab420:g:sPUAAOSwbopZXv5N

 

[MattKing]

I've come to that conclusion. I'll need to find a condenser set that'll fit this enlarger. Still unsure where to look.

Share with us:
1) the exact size/dimensions of that removable disk (the one that the existing condenser sits on);
2) detailed photographs of the inside of the light housing, so we can see what the space and setup is like above that disk; and
3) measurements of the inside of the light housing.

It may well be that you will be able to adapt condensers or diffusers made for other purposes.
By the way, Testrite is still in business, and refer to their history with enlargers and darkroom products on their website. It couldn't hurt to contact them and ask if they have any information about your enlarger - tell them you can publish it by posting it on APUG.

 

[Cholentpot]

Share with us:
1) the exact size/dimensions of that removable disk (the one that the existing condenser sits on);
2) detailed photographs of the inside of the light housing, so we can see what the space and setup is like above that disk; and
3) measurements of the inside of the light housing.

It may well be that you will be able to adapt condensers or diffusers made for other purposes.
By the way, Testrite is still in business, and refer to their history with enlargers and darkroom products on their website. It couldn't hurt to contact them and ask if they have any information about your enlarger - tell them you can publish it by posting it on APUG.

I got my $15 solution today!

Took the disk to a glass shop that turned out is owned by a friend. Got a piece of frosted glass cut out for me.

It seems to work, now I'm going to hunt for an acceptable carrier.

It looks good, no hot spots or anything. I just have to make some test prints and see if this is on par. My makeshift cardboard sandwich holder should work for now because of the way the carrier is held in place. it gets clamped in and hold the film pretty flat.

 

[MattKing]

Looks good.
To check for even exposure, adjust the enlarger so that, with no negative carrier in place, the area that is illuminated is a circle with a radius slightly larger than 13 inches. Then determine what exposure is needed at the centre to yield a middle gray. Next take some 10 inch strips of paper and put them on the easel in a way that crosses from reasonably close to the edges through the centre and to the other edge. Expose the strips to see how even the results are.

 

[Cholentpot]

Looks good.
To check for even exposure, adjust the enlarger so that, with no negative carrier in place, the area that is illuminated is a circle with a radius slightly larger than 13 inches. Then determine what exposure is needed at the centre to yield a middle gray. Next take some 10 inch strips of paper and put them on the easel in a way that crosses from reasonably close to the edges through the centre and to the other edge. Expose the strips to see how even the results are.

Sounds like a plan. Need to order more papers. Looks like I can go pretty big with 6x6.

Grappling with learning how to use the grain enlarger is next.