Re: [Leica] V35 Enlarger With Color Module Newbie Questions

[bob geoghegan <bobgeo@dgiinc.com>]

On the easel:  I disagree with the other writer.  The V35 has a column 
height adjustment to let you use any easel, within reason.  This is based 
on mid-80s production & memories almost as old, but I'm pretty certain.

Bob G

At 11:14 PM 6/9/2001, you wrote:
>I have been reviewing old LUG postings and searching elsewhere on the
>web for information on the V35 enlarger I recently purchased. One
>assertion I am having trouble with is respect to using an easel with
>this enlarger.
>
>Specifically, I read a thread where the writer insisted that for the
>Auto focus feature of the V35 to function correctly a "Lietz Easel of
>(exactly) 25 mm must be used". I have not yet purchased an easel but is
>this assertion correct?
>
>The other question is from someone who has only used old Durst B&W
>enlargers twice (me) and pertains to the Cyan, Yellow and Magenta
>settings on the V35 for B&W prints.
>
>My understanding is that with Agfa grade 2 print paper the initial/basic
>settings are as follows:
>
>Cyan dial is always left at Zero.
>
>Yellow is initially set at Zero and increased in increments of 30 to
>lower contrast
>
>Magenta is initially set at Zero and increased in increments of 30 to
>increase contrast.
>
>Any advice on these issues or other suggestions for using this enlarger
>correctly is greatly appreciated.
>
>Regards,
>
>
>Greg J. Lorenzo
>Calgary, Alberta