Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/02/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Jim Brick wrote: > > Robert, > > I used a Durst 606 for many years. Actually, I still have it stored away. > At that time I was a commercial photographer (early 60's) and was using > mostly Hasselblad. The 606 is a 6x6 enlarger. It is a very good enlarger. > Check the mirror in the lamphouse for de-silvering. Does it have the extra > long column? Check the neg carrier cropping blades and condenser for rust > and/or damage. It has a filter drawer above the condenser. If everything > looks good, I think it is worth $150 cdn. > > Jim > > At 07:37 PM 2/16/99 -0500, you wrote: > >Bonsoir a tous, > > > > I need the help of fellow luggers for the following. Just saw an enlarger > >for sale in a pawn shop. In very nice condition, it is a Durst (I think) > >606. It includes a lens (some sort of f4 triotar...I think). It is priced > >at $ 150 canadian dollars. Is it a good deal and worth buying? > > > > Please email privately, > > > > Thanks in advance, > > > > Robert (Un chevalier sans blason) > > I have a Durst 606 which was my first enlarger. I made my first print with it of a zebra in '65. I'm going to get it going again one of these days for old times sake. I would not want to pay more than $100 US for one. Id go looking for a beselar 23C for less than $200. Mark Rabiner