How many enlargers do you have?

gnuyork · Apr 17, 2012

I have 4 enlargers. Three of them given to me including a leitz focomat. Others are an Omega 4x5, a Bessler 4x5 and an Omega for 35mm. I have never used three of these, but I am about to set a couple up and use them if I don't get side tracked.

Robert Hall · Apr 17, 2012

I currently have 8 but only 7 of which are setup.

http://www.roberthall.com/Darkroom

Bob Carnie · Apr 17, 2012

Once again great darkroom Robert

Robert Hall said:
I currently have 8 but only 7 of which are setup.

http://www.roberthall.com/Darkroom

Robert Hall · Apr 17, 2012

Just trying to keep up with you Bob. (and thank you)

Bob Carnie · Apr 17, 2012

I am about to change my darkroom again, shooting a lot more 8x10 so the durst comes back in and I am going to make a super storage shelf and print drying rack .. I love the way you have your chemicals put away( first rate) .
We are planning a trip for 2013 and I hope to pass through and see your darkroom in person.

I think I am going to settle on 1-11x14 1- 8x10 and three 4x5, this seems to be the most logical setup for me at this stage.

Robert Hall said:
Just trying to keep up with you Bob. (and thank you)

Robert Hall · Apr 17, 2012

The chem storage is the most recent, and it was quite the investment, but I wouldn't have it any other way.

We would love to have you guys stop by, just let us know.

R

bill@lapetelabs.com · Jul 17, 2012

Lab Still Operational!

We have 2 45MXT Beselers, 2 45MXII Beselers, 2 45VXL Beselers and D2HI ARISTO HEAD, CL4500 ARISTO HEAD W/ A V54 Tube Upgrade, 45 CONDENSER HEAD, DICRO 45S BESELER COLOR HEAD, AND 2 ARISTO VCL 4500 HEADS. We also have two Durst LABORATOR 184/ 8x10's, and most of the Beseler negative carriers from 35mm to 4x5 and lenses from 40mm to 150mm amd 240mm to 360mm for the Durst 184's.We still rent darkroom time and print and process analog B &W.

Keith Pitman · Jul 17, 2012

I have two Zone VI Type II's set up and in use: one with a 5x7 VC head and one with an 8x10 VC head that I use primarily for 4x10's with a DIY negative carrier. I have a Zone VI Type I chassis that I bought for $40 to get the motorized focus control which is now installed on the 5x7. And I have a LPL 4500 Super Dichro boxed up in storage. I may set the LPL up again as I really like that enlarger.

Thomas Bertilsson · Jul 17, 2012

Leitz V35, Minolta Model 3, Omega 4x5 ProLab. Not room for all of them, but I use them all.

removed account4 · Jul 17, 2012

the bare bulb i use gets used the most ...

mryoda · Jul 18, 2012

I have a Gamer B&W,
A Durst M370 Colour and a Meopta Opmeus 3 i use for 120 only.
I dont use the Gamer as i only have room for 2

Simon R Galley · Jul 18, 2012

About 30

But I usually only print on the DeVere 504 with MG500 head.

Simon ILFORD Photo / HARMAN technology limited :

zsas · Jul 18, 2012

Goodness Simon! You speaking about Ilford having 30 or personally you have 30 in your residence?!

Simon R Galley · Jul 18, 2012

No...all at HARMAN technology at Mobberley...

Simon ILFORD Photo / HARMAN technology Limited :

BradS · Jul 18, 2012

At present, I have just three: a Durst F-30, a "modern" Omega D-2V and an "older" Omega D-2.

Bigpaul · Jul 26, 2012

I have three.......two condensor (Leitz Focomat 1b and Rollei Rolleimat Universal) and one diffuser (Durst M305 Color). All have their own advantages and disadvantages.........

Shawn Dougherty · Jul 26, 2012

I have 3... and I only make contact prints. Is that wrong? =P

(I am planning on making small enlargements from my MF negatives in the near future so it's not quite as bad as it sounds.)

ToddB · Jul 26, 2012

I Have Two.. Beseler 67C Dircro for 35mm and a Omega D5500 for 6x6 and 4x5.

ToddB

jonw · Jul 29, 2012

I have an 8x10 Durst CL2000 head w/ Fotar enlarger and a 4x5 Saunder LPL4500 set up and have a 5x7 Bessler and a 35mm enlarger (don't recall its make/model). Printed one of my first 8x10 pictures which I am have way pleased with. Here it is.....

jnoir · Jul 29, 2012

2x Meopta Magnifax 4a with Color 4-ES head (I plan to replace one of them with a 4x5 enlarger, maybe next year). I keep a Durst M670 as backup, too. I have also used an Opemus 6a with both B&W and Color-3 head (now donated to a photo association)

Discoman · Jul 29, 2012

One. Omega super chromega II D on a D5 main body.

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SkipA · Jul 30, 2012

Two. A Beseler 45 MXT and a Minox enlarger. The Minox enlarger is quite small, as enlargers go. It doesn't need to be very big to handle 8x11mm film.

ac12 · Jan 25, 2013

3 too many.

#1 is my first enlarger a 1970s Durst M600
#2 and 3 are Omega MF enlargers purchased to replace the Durst, one w a color head the other w a condenser head
#4 is a Durst L1000 w condenser head, finally a 4x5 enlarger
#5 is an Omega D5 w color head, always wanted one

Only #1 gets used right now, as it is the easiest to set up and break down in my temp darkroom (a half bath).
The others will wait for me to setup a permanent darkroom. Although now that I have a D5 I will probably sell one of the MF Omegas.

I plan to keep one MF Omega for 35mm+MF, and one of the 4x5 enlargers for 6x9 and 4x5.

Vaughn · Jan 26, 2013

Nineteen set up and a few spares around (Omega D5-XL's and Beselers23CII's...and a couple Beseler 4x5's) I have been taking care of them for the last 22 years and using them for 13 years before that (university).

Robert Hall · Jan 26, 2013

You got me beat Vaughn.

How many enlargers do you have?

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