Want to Buy WTB - Small 6x6 Enlarger

[Hawkeye]

Looking for an enlarger that will handle up to 6x6 and can be easily stored when not in use. Something similar to a Durst M600, small Omega or a small Federal.

Thanks,

Mark

 

[gone]

Hi. I'm in St Pete, and sent you a PM (or conversation as it is now called) on my two Federal enlargers. Steve.

 

[mgb74]

For a compact enlarger that does up to 6x6, you'd be hard pressed to do better than a B-22.

 

[choiliefan]

I have to agree that the Omega B22 is the enlarger to get. Relatively light weight with easy to find lens boards and negative holders if needed.

 

[onre]

Don't overlook the Meopta Opemus 3.

 

[SLVR]

If you cant find one locally I have one with a color head. Located in Toronto.

 

[Luis-F-S]

Don't overlook the Meopta Opemus 3.

Meopta in the US? Really? Get the B-22 as everyone else suggested, or one of the LPL with the VCCE head!

 

[FritsM]

I've an Omega Chromega B (with color head) that I've printed 90% of my 6x6 and smaller B&W and color negs on.
The color (diffusion) head is great for Multigrade paper. Just dial in the desired Y/M while exposures remain very constant.
It has a fairly tall column, and can be easily reverse mounted for floor projection.

The whole column actually comes off the (custom heavy duty) baseboard for easy storage.

Comes with a NM Nikkor 50 f/2.8.

Also have a Durst M601 complete with the mirror B&W head and CLS 66 Color head, if you prefer a Durst.
Custom heavy duty baseboard, and the same NM Nikkor 50 f/2.8 lens.

Also available:
Gralab 525 dual timer and other stuff, such as trays, Thomas Safelight, etc., since I've closed my darkroom.

Located in Maryland, Baltimore/Annapolis area, willing to ship.

 

[John Koehrer]

I've got a B22XL with 35&66 carriers, 50 &75mm kit lenses & board(s?). No baseboard.
I'd just use MDF with the formica top. Some bug box have them but a custom kitchen cabinet
joint may have scrap.
It's in a plywood box right now and is quite a bit heavier than cardboard.
It might be ok to ship ups though.
What would you think about $25.00 plus shipping?

 

[jbmia]

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Philips PCS-2000. 6x6. Excellent condition. Diffusion head. Glass carrier. It's like a mini Durst... Price is flexible. Just want it to go to a good home.

 

[RauschenOderKorn]

Philips PCS-2000

That is the best enlarger I ever let go (no space and the alternative came with a Heiland Splitgrade head for cheap). Additive colour system, easy to use. I totally loved it.

 

[darkroommike]

Many of the suggestions offered do not fit my definition of a small medium format enlarger. If you are sure that 6x6 is as large as you will ever go, a small Bogen or Vivitar, would fill the bill or a Beseler 67 Printmaker (still offered for sale new by B&H). The Meopta, if complete would be nice, too, since I think it was a suitcase enlarger. The M601 is perfect, quick take down, I bought mine new in the 70's you could take the column off with just one know, I stored mine under my bed in the dorm when I was in college. I just sold one of my two M601's. Parts are expensive but you are talking a "Mercedes" enlarger vs. a "Chevy". Any used enlarger you should buy should be complete, well, except for baseboards, baseboards are expensive to ship, but make sure you get the baseboard mounting hardware.

• The B-22 is too tall
• The Phillips has zero parts availability, the warehouse burned down.