Someone with Enlarger Experience please help

[Shaggysk8]

Hello I have just seen something on eBay and I am looking for an enlarger for 120 roll film. Could someone please point me in the right direct, would this I found on ebay be any good?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/KAISER-VCP600...phyQ5fDarkroomSuppliesQ5fSMQQsalenotsupported

 

[Ian Grant]

Yes excellent but don't pay too much, have alook at Second Hand Darkroom Supplies website, then realize the sell for 2 - 3 times the usual going rate for a second hand enlarger.

Also look for Durst M600 series, preferably with a colour head, which is great for Variable Contrast papers.

Ian

 

[Pinholemaster]

Says it has a mask for 6x6. Are you shooting 6x6, or wider, such as 6x7?

 

[Shaggysk8]

Hello I will be shooting 645 with my Bronica ETRS

 

[Rick A]

My preference is a Durst M-601 I used to have one years ago, I think its the perfect machine for your use. The neg carrier has a built in mask for any size up to 6x6cm. It is also one of the best built and sturdy machines around.
Rick

 

[mike c]

Looks like a good deal,just watch your bid does not go to high.

 

[Ian Grant]

No older than an M601, I still have one, my first had extremely heavy professional use and was retired for a 2nd re-build. M670's etc are newer & slightly better.

Ian

 

[Shaggysk8]

When you say watch my bid does not go to high, what sort of price are you guys thinking? I will also need to get the lens he is selling.

I have heard Durst are very good, so I think I will keep my eyes open for one.

Paul

 

[Ian Grant]

You should be able to get a complete enlarger with a lens possibly two (50mm & 80mm) for £100-£120, £150 max.

Ian

 

[Shaggysk8]

OK thank you, then thats what I will aim for, I don't wanna pay over the odds.

Thank you again Guys

 

[la.triglia]

Durst M670 is also in my opinion very valid for your choise.

 

[Shaggysk8]

What about a Durst M800 loads of people have said Durst Durst Durst to me, so I am wondering if there is something in this old Durst thing, having never used one before it does not matter too much I just want a quality enlarger.

Paul

 

[Ian Grant]

The M800 is fine, even better if it has the CLS70 colour head. This model will take up to6x9 negatives.

Ian

 

[Shaggysk8]

it is a CLS80 Colour head is that even better?

 

[Ian Grant]

Yes it's the correct one the M800 enlarger I saw with a CLS70 head was probably mismatched.

Ian

 

[Shaggysk8]

Ok so last question, what sort of price do you think is reasonable, on ebay it is £325 or best offer.

 

[Ian Grant]

Sent PM with far cheaper link.

Durst M707 colour head, dev tanks, trays, masking frame etc etc just sold for £56, my advice was bid up to £80-£100.

Ian

 

[John Simmons]

Kaiser is a damn good enlarger. I would not hesitate to buy one.

Here's a link to a great review on Kaiser Enlargers

http://www.phototechmag.com/previous-articles/may00-meier/meier.htm

Hope this helps.

Regards,
John

 

[Shaggysk8]

Yeah I read that review, I am so confused, I guess it does not matter to much.
Thank you Ian, I just sent you a PM back.

Paul

 

[paul_c5x4]

Ok so last question, what sort of price do you think is reasonable, on ebay it is £325 or best offer.

Don't jump on the first one you see, and don't get caught up in a bidding war. For £325, you should be able to get a decent 5x4 enlarger (although a Devere 504 is currently at £620 with a day to go).

 

[Shaggysk8]

you are right about not jumping on something I am just so excited...hahaha

 

[Ian Grant]

Not sure why that De Vere is fetching so much, I only paid 20% more for a mint De Vere 5108 (10"x8") enlarger & 4 lenses, but condenser heads are quite rare on modern De Vere's which might be why.

Durst is the way to go Paul as parts are easily found in the UK, if I was home I'd lend you my spare M601 while you search

Ian

 

[Shaggysk8]

Thank you, I am going with Durst I am just going to wait until the right one comes along.

 

[jd callow]

Durst M670 is also in my opinion very valid for your choise.

I agree and this is very tempting package:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Durst-M670-Co...:2|39:1|72:2134|293:1|294:50#ebayphotohosting

Add this and you have a really nice start for what might turn out to be under 40 quid:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/jobo-CPE2-Pro...trkparms=65:12|66:2|39:1|72:2134|293:1|294:50

 

[Ian Grant]

I think I told Paul there was one just down the road, that's the one JDC Looks good as long as it doesn't go too high.

Ian