Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/06/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]HALP! Need some expertise in identifying a Leitz enlarger. I'll try to describe it as best as I can- 1. It's black- the top of the lamphouse pops off and looks like a black derby! 2. The head moves up and down on the vertical standard to adjust for size, and focussing is with a screw or helical mount. 3. The negative carrier is a metal plate with guides, top and bottom- the film being held in place with the bottom of the condenser which moves down when a knob on the side pulled toward the operator 4. The laminated base has several deeply machined grooves at right angles- possibly to hold an easel. 5. Has two curved metal plates- one for each side of the stage, apparently to hold the negative strip up out of the way. Slight rust on the inner curve- were they polished, painted, or was there an insert in them to protect the film? Looks like a fun item, and like all Leitz stuff, built like a Panzer! I now have something for the Focotar I'm getting! Thanks in advance for any help! Dan