Want to Buy WTB 4x5 enlarger

Fraunhofer · Mar 10, 2017

Now, that I finally have a darkroom, I'd like to find a nice, complete and ready to go 4x5 enlarger.

I am not in a hurry and do not want to spend too much, after just having finished the darkroom, price range in the 3 digit dollars.

For the usual reason, I am not interested in getting it shipped, will pick up in a 200 mile radius around Roanoke, VA.

chip j · Mar 10, 2017

I have a motorized 4x5 Beseler color enlarger w/almost every carrier made for it--110, disc,4x5, etc. $200, but I'm a little farther away--Youngstown, Ohio. Takes 4hrs to drive from here to DC.

choiliefan · Mar 11, 2017

I have a Beseler MCRX condenser enlarger with a couple carriers for sale in your price range. I'm off I-95 near exit 107 in NC. Contact me for the particulars.

Tim Stapp · Mar 13, 2017

Keep an eye on Craigslist. I picked up my Beseler CB7 last year for $20.00!

Tim Stapp · Mar 13, 2017

One here: https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/pho/6036092146.html

Fraunhofer · Mar 14, 2017

chip j said:
I have a motorized 4x5 Beseler color enlarger w/almost every carrier made for it--110, disc,4x5, etc. $200, but I'm a little farther away--Youngstown, Ohio. Takes 4hrs to drive from here to DC.

Thanks, I may make it to Ohio in the summer and if I am still looking then, I'll come back to this offer.

chip j · Mar 14, 2017

Fine w/me.

choiliefan · Mar 15, 2017

What is mine, chopped liver?

Fraunhofer · Mar 15, 2017

In fact, I do like liver with onions.

Ohio is clearly out of driving range for now, so I replied to that one first.

In the mean time there was a local option I was exploring, which didn't pan out...

So yeah, I'd be interested in some details, like what model and what comes with it and price of course. Feel free to PM me.

Fountain · Apr 1, 2017

I just came across this thread.
If you're still looking for an enlarger I might be able to help you out.
I can offer you Omega "D" with variable condenser and a 3 lens turret with 50mm, 80mm and 135mm Nikkor lenses.
I'm in Leesburg, VA but could possibly meet you somewhere on i-81

Fraunhofer · Apr 1, 2017

Fountain said:
I just came across this thread.
If you're still looking for an enlarger I might be able to help you out.
I can offer you Omega "D" with variable condenser and a 3 lens turret with 50mm, 80mm and 135mm Nikkor lenses.
I'm in Leesburg, VA but could possibly meet you somewhere on i-81

Sounds interesting, I'll PM you about details.

Fraunhofer · May 17, 2017

A shoutout to Fountain, he sold me a very nice D5 for a good price. Made test prints and am very happy.

RalphLambrecht · May 17, 2017

Fraunhofer said:
Now, that I finally have a darkroom, I'd like to find a nice, complete and ready to go 4x5 enlarger.

I am not in a hurry and do not want to spend too much, after just having finished the darkroom, price range in the 3 digit dollars.

For the usual reason, I am not interested in getting it shipped, will pick up in a 200 mile radius around Roanoke, VA.

My most favorite 4x5 enlarger was a Dursr L1200,whichI had to sell for€100 due to the lack of interested buyers.

Dave Saunders · May 18, 2017

I have an Omega D5 in good shape for free .... the lenses and carriers are another story ... Except I'm a 7 hour drive north of Toronto .... you'd have to come on a fishing trip.

fdonadio · May 18, 2017

Dave Saunders said:
I have an Omega D5 in good shape for free .... the lenses and carriers are another story ... Except I'm a 7 hour drive north of Toronto .... you'd have to come on a fishing trip.

Oh, if only I could use those AA miles this weekend! I would take that 12-hour flight in a heartbeat!

Fraunhofer · May 25, 2017

Fishing trip sounds great, just not sure a D5 would fit as carry-on

Dave Saunders · May 27, 2017

Fraunhofer said:
Fishing trip sounds great, just not sure a D5 would fit as carry-on

I have several friends in Roanoke ... maybe I can talk them into coming for a visit and sending it back with them ... Chitwood, White-Santos and Saunders ( no relation.) But I do see VA plates up here quite often in the summer.

mpirie · May 27, 2017

RalphLambrecht said:
My most favorite 4x5 enlarger was a Dursr L1200,whichI had to sell for€100 due to the lack of interested buyers.

Wish I'd known you were letting it go so cheaply.........I've managed to acquire 2x L1200's and an L1000.....just in case

Mike

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