Please delete - I have now posted in correct forum

[Bob Bibab]

Hi. I was looking to buy a compact medium format enlarger (6x6), something that I can, ideally, pack away between uses. I did a search of the forums and the two enlargers which appear to be recommended (and generally available in the UK/EU) are the Durst F60 and the Durst M600.

Does anyone know what the difference between these two enlargers is? Which produces better images? Which is more compact? Which is easier to get parts for if things go wrong?

I am new to all this, so would appreciate any guidance that you could provide. Thanks.

 

[Ian Grant]

Different style column and possibly shorter, cheaper negative carriers, not quite as easy to use, it's a budget enlarger. Go for an M601 M605, M670 with a colour head forget the M600 it's harder to get parts for.

I used an M600 years ago and the later models are better. The colour head is very useful for printing with Variable Contrast (Multigrade) papers.

Welcome BTW.

Ian

 

[BradS]

the deleted thread resurfaces...

Sasquatch and Elvis cannot be far away.

 

[MattKing]

Welcome to Photrio.
Don't worry if you don't understand BradS' post - if you had been around a few years ago, you would probably be chuckling as you read it, but as you are a newcomer, I'll just say "don't worry".
Ian's advice is good.