M700 Enlarger, Durst's ugly stepchild ?

Savvycfi

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• Nov 21, 2008

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I have recently acquired a Durst M 700 that was purported to be "mint" condition, upon receipt and set up I have found that "mint" is not all it is cracked up to be. After looking thru the instruction manual I have realized that a few parts are missing, which leads me to my question. Are Durst parts for enlargers scarce? non existent? or is it just the M 700 model that is tough to outfit ?
Just wondering if I should cut my losses now and move to a different manufacturer or....

 

Mike Kennedy

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• Nov 21, 2008

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What parts are you missing?
Try Pacific Rim Cameras.I got a few odds & sods for my Durst from them.

 

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• Nov 21, 2008

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Thanks I will give them a look. Currently I'm missing the filter drawer and I'm going to need replacement glass for the Setoneg neg carrier. and in the future I'm going to need / want a unicon 85 condenser.

 

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• Nov 21, 2008

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There are aftermarket sources of neg. carrier glass. Condensers occasionally show up on e-bay.

 

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Maybe cut down some Omega 4x5" Bottom Plate Glass or do you know of aftermarket for the setoneg carrier ?