Help needed with Enlarger

[ndwgolf]

Need some help with this enlarger.
I've decided to stop $%#$#$# around and just buy the enlarger from B&H............The problem is it comes in pieces so I want to make sure I buy all the correct necessary pieces. Below is what I think I need;

There are other items like these but have no idea if I need them or not??

Thanks

Neil

 

[darkroommike]

You are going to buy a new enlarger when there are so many used ones looking to be rehomed? You don't need the wall mount if you are using the baseboard.

 

[harlequin]

Dear Neil,

I have a similar setup, you have spent enough on a state of the art enlarger, I would stock up on quality enlarging len glass unless you
already have it, as well as negative carriers. Since I file out some of my carriers, it is necessary to purchase 2 but I look on the used market
whenever possible.

a) Never liked the power focus modules on any enlarger, $700 saved
b) System controller, is probably a voltage stabilizer and surge protected outlets with trim pot... $500 saved
c) You are purchasing a new tight system the parallel alignment guage was a necessity when purchasing used equipment
that was riding in the back of a pickup truck over rough roads, if you intend to get the wall mount down the road
then this would be a valuable accessory.

Look at some of the master printers darkroom portraits, simplicity, devoid of black boxes and too many ace$$ories.

You have a fantastic base, girder, platform, condenser head, new flat baseboard new flat neg carriers, there might be
some (very) minor adjustments probably not many though. These units are spec'd and setup at factory, your results after
careful assembly should mimic factory true settings. Do NOT accept any damaged boxes.

Congrats on you bighting the bullet, its a lot of money these days, however that first 16x20 wow print will emphasize that
it was worth every cent!!


Harlequin.

 

[ndwgolf]

You are going to buy a new enlarger when there are so many used ones looking to be rehomed? You don't need the wall mount if you are using the baseboard.

Yea Mike I'm in this for the long haul so I want to get something that I can rely on...........I have had 3 folks contact me with yea I got this and that and then when push comes to shove they back out. I've been dealing with B&H for many years now and they have served me well so I will stick with what I know
Thanks

Neil

 

[ndwgolf]

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Dear Neil,

I have a similar setup, you have spent enough on a state of the art enlarger, I would stock up on quality enlarging len glass unless you
already have it, as well as negative carriers. Since I file out some of my carriers, it is necessary to purchase 2 but I look on the used market
whenever possible.

a) Never liked the power focus modules on any enlarger, $700 saved
b) System controller, is probably a voltage stabilizer and surge protected outlets with trim pot... $500 saved
c) You are purchasing a new tight system the parallel alignment guage was a necessity when purchasing used equipment
that was riding in the back of a pickup truck over rough roads, if you intend to get the wall mount down the road
then this would be a valuable accessory.

Look at some of the master printers darkroom portraits, simplicity, devoid of black boxes and too many ace$$ories.

You have a fantastic base, girder, platform, condenser head, new flat baseboard new flat neg carriers, there might be
some (very) minor adjustments probably not many though. These units are spec'd and setup at factory, your results after
careful assembly should mimic factory true settings. Do NOT accept any damaged boxes.

Congrats on you bighting the bullet, its a lot of money these days, however that first 16x20 wow print will emphasize that
it was worth every cent!!


Harlequin.

Cheers mate

 

[Svenedin]

If you are determined that it must be a brand new enlarger then you might like to check out enlargers made by the German company Kaiser. The are extremely well made, modular and can enlarge up to 6x9 MF negatives. Various heads are available; dichroic multigrade, colour, B+W.

 

[Lachlan Young]

If you are determined that it must be a brand new enlarger then you might like to check out enlargers made by the German company Kaiser. The are extremely well made, modular and can enlarge up to 6x9 MF negatives. Various heads are available; dichroic multigrade, colour, B+W.

Kienzle make new enlargers up to 8x10+, be prepared to do some serious spending though. DeVere/ Odyssey sales might do a reconditioned 504 or 5108 at a lower price point. Construction of both is on a different level to the Kaisers.

 

[ndwgolf]

If you are determined that it must be a brand new enlarger then you might like to check out enlargers made by the German company Kaiser. The are extremely well made, modular and can enlarge up to 6x9 MF negatives. Various heads are available; dichroic multigrade, colour, B+W.

Sven
I'm shooting 4x5 and 8x10 so need a 4x5 enlarger

Neil

 

[MattKing]

If you have decided on a Beseler 45V-XL, if I were you I would get in touch with Beseler themselves. I am sure they would be happy to assist you in coordinating a purchase through B&H (or elsewhere).
Beseler: http://www.beselerphoto.com/
Beseler are fairly small now. A telephone call might work better than email.
LPL might be an excellent choice too. Contact the Canadian distributor KHB with help on that (and Beseler too I expect).
KHB: http://www.khbphotografix.com/
Obviously you will need to point out that you require 230V rather than 120.

 

[bdial]

The Beseler is a fine machine, no question. But you may want to look at the LPL 7400 series, I like them more than the Beselers.
The LPL is made in Japan, which might be a little easier to source for you.
B&H does sell them however (or did, anyway). There is also KHB Photografix;

http://store.khbphotografix.com/Enlargers/?page=2

As for your original question, I agree with the above that you don't really need the accessories that are circled, with the possible exception of the wall mount if you do intend to mount it on a wall. If the chassis doesn't come supplied with a base board, then you will need it (assuming you are putting it on a counter instead of a wall).

 

[Svenedin]

Sven
I'm shooting 4x5 and 8x10 so need a 4x5 enlarger

Neil

OK fair enough. Very expensive gear!!