Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/02/16

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: Enlarger info needed
From: Mark Rabiner <mrabiner@concentric.net>
Date: Tue, 16 Feb 1999 17:29:07 -0800

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