I’m looking at getting a 45S for my enlarger. Is the adapter something one could fabricate?
Not sure if I could locate one to purchase these days.
I use a Zone VI Type II fitted with a 45S Beseler color head for B&W. I purchased the last Beseller adapter for this enlarger from Calumet. It's a nice combination.
I am wondering which enlarger do others print with.
At the time being, I am using a Beseler 23CII with a color head.
I have in storage a Beseler 45mbx with color and condenser heads, 1 more 23CII with condenser head, 2 Omega B22's ( one xl ).
And most carriers for them.
I have been thinking about just going back to the B22 since I don't print color anymore and my darkroom has downsized to a spare bathroom now.
If I go back to the B22, I'll have to support the column to keep the vibration down and help support it. I do like printing large and the B22XL would ( I think) suffice.
I print exclusively on Durst enlargers with color heads. Supporting McCollum is a great idea and probably should be done to every enlarger.
This is somthing I have been wondering about and how well you like what you use.
Any response on this will be interesting to know.
Richard
YES!! I apprenticed for someone who had a SOLAR enlarger. big weird wood and glass negative carrier that was more like a desk drawer than what I had ever imagined a negative carrier to look like but it "carried" the negative and that is all that mattersI think I remember that Burke and James once made a good line of enlargers that they called "SOLAR" so I would not be surprised if someone in this group is still using a "SOLAR" to enlarge their negatives......Regards!
I hate my enlarger. Let's get that out of the way, right at the beginning. It's a Lentar, a simple, low end, 35mm condenser enlarger, and it would be a great enlarger except for the focus. It's one of those friction jobs, and just as you get the focus perfect, it moves back a little. So you end up spending way too much time fiddling w/ this in the darkroom.
The next enlarger (still window shopping) will have a smooth focus, be capable of at least 6x6, and maybe be a diffuser model instead of a condenser, if that will help w/ the print spotting. It always amazes me how how quickly a photograph can be snapped and developed, but when it comes to getting a good print on the wall, you're looking at a ridiculous amount of time and work!
One hint for those who want another enlarger.I hate my enlarger. Let's get that out of the way, right at the beginning. It's a Lentar, a simple, low end, 35mm condenser enlarger, and it would be a great enlarger except for the focus. It's one of those friction jobs, and just as you get the focus perfect, it moves back a little. So you end up spending way too much time fiddling w/ this in the darkroom.
The next enlarger (still window shopping) will have a smooth focus, be capable of at least 6x6, and maybe be a diffuser model instead of a condenser, if that will help w/ the print spotting. It always amazes me how how quickly a photograph can be snapped and developed, but when it comes to getting a good print on the wall, you're looking at a ridiculous amount of time and work!
I would add 'well exposed negatives' to that list, which I'm still working onOne hint for those who want another enlarger.
Having easy to use equipment and lots of practice is the solution.
I use a Saundrs/LPL 4550 XLG for everything from 35mm to 4X5. I love it. Easy to use and never needs alignment, or so they claim. Don
I also use the LPL 4550 XLG. No complaints except I haven't been able to use the light module for 35mm. Doesn't seem to lock into place, no idea why. Maybe it doesn't "lock" but just sits there? Nikkor lenses.
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