Kienzle enlargers and equipment (including 4x5")

[kevs]

Have a great respect for De Vere and cast parts of it's enlargers are probably better, but it's not exactly around. The last model I laid my eyes on was from 80th. Don't want to deal with old filters for example.

De Vere enlargers are still around, enlargers and spares are sold by Odyssey Sales of Brighton, UK. They might just be selling refurbished models though.
http://odyssey-sales.co.uk/product-category/photographic-enlargers/

 

[larfe]

They might just be selling refurbished models though.

The stuff is tractor grade bomb proof, nothing to worry about really

 

[Arklatexian]

The stuff is tractor grade bomb proof, nothing to worry about really[/QUOT

The stuff is tractor grade bomb proof, nothing to worry about really

Plus the only enlarger that I own and am almost certain was built by Kinzle has Leitz written all over it., a Focumat IIa. They also made the IIc. If I was younger and had the money, I would have an enlarger with Kinzle written on it........Regards!

 

[crypt47]

De Vere enlargers are still around, enlargers and spares are sold by Odyssey Sales of Brighton, UK. They might just be selling refurbished models though.
http://odyssey-sales.co.uk/product-category/photographic-enlargers/

They doesn't produce and refurbished is the word you can stretch. Though mechanics can be ok, colour filters may change characteristics. Not an easy thing to figure out.

 

[AgX]

I still have to see a dichroic filter fade.

However I have seen a dichroic reflective coating to desquamate.

 

[Lachlan Young]

The doesn't produce and refurbished is the word you can stretch. Though mechanics can be ok, colour filters may change characteristics. Not an easy thing to figure out.

They can supply new filters, including for the Ilford Multigrade heads. Not cheap.

 

[crypt47]

They can supply new filters, including for the Ilford Multigrade heads. Not cheap.

Good to know anyway.

 

[crypt47]

As for Keinzle may be someone know the difference between A, C and T model lines? I mean someone who has used it.