Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/12/02
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]on 1/12/99 11:41 am, Gareth Jolly at garethjolly@bigpond.com wrote: > And lens actually. > > I'm looking for a lower middle level enlarger and lens, mainly to print > 35mm, although I would also like the option to print 6x6. I would like to > print 35mm to around 12" x 16". While my heart is with a Focomat, I'm not > quite sure it will fit my budget. Anyone have any recommends? The main > enlarger brands locally available seem to be LPL, Meopta and Durst. A user Focomat 1c will work out the same or less than a comparable new enlarger from the above manufacturers. You should be able to get a II with a full complement of lenses for an entirely reasonable price. One of the quirks of the new/secondhand market. Make sure you go and take a look at a real Focomat I or II - the standard of engineering is truly astounding. The couple of hundred bucks (max) more you may end up spending for a nice one will never be missed. OTOH even though the LPL etc are fine, you will always want a Focomat. Believe me, I know. My only caveat would be if you buy a Ic, make sure it has a filter drawer. mine doesn't, and it's a pain. BTW, anyone want to buy a user Ic without a filter drawer?? - -- Johnny Deadman "Even the best writers talk too much" - Vauvenargues