Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/03/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Ron- I got a V35 since I decided to concentrate on 35mm and got the VC head since I no longer do color myself. If you do want to do color, then the color head is still available at Leica, NJ. I would suggest the dichroic head over filters because the colors are truer, you can dial in the exact filtration (Need a color enlarging meter, though!), and the variation in exposure time is less with dichroic filters, compared to the dyed acetate filters now commonly available. The V35 is compact, and you can easily do up 11x14s on the baseboard with the 40mm lens. They aren't real cheap, but they are an excellent investment. Should you ever decide to change enlargers, you should be able to get at least what you paid for it back, if you take reasonable care of it. Just my $.02 worth! Dan - ----- Original Message ----- From: <RGKEG@aol.com> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: Friday, March 17, 2000 11:39 AM Subject: [Leica] enlarger question > I am about to buy an enlarger,and am looking at a V35. Is it worth the > premium over, say, another brand with a componon, rodagon, etc.? > > I primarily print black and white, but want the color option. Larger formats > are not required. > > I am not looking to spend money for the Leitz name, but I want a quality > enlarger. > > The price spread is rather large over some of the alternatives, and as it has > been a while since I have printed, I am not up on the current state of the > art. Any advice would be appreciated. > I have had nothing but positive comments on the V35, but am unaware of > quality alternatives. > > Ron Kutak