RE: [Leica] OT Enlarging problem

[Jeremy Kime <jeremy.kime@bbc.co.uk>]

Richard,
I had a similar problem with a previous enlarger. The alignment of the
baseboard and the neg stage was out of parrallel. I was advised to get a
long staright edge, place that on the neg carrier (somehow) and ensure that
the edge to baseboard distances were then eaualised both sides.
I took a different route and ended up buying my V35 instead!
The other effect which I had which might throw some light on the problem
(sic) was bounced light off the paper easel gripping edge, this had a 45
degree chamfer which reflected light onto the edges of the picture thereby
muddying the last 1/2" or so of the photo. Not smearing but it happened in a
definite strip. Not usually a problem unless you print the black rebate
which throws white light.

Jem

> -----Original Message-----
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> Sent:	Thursday, March 02, 2000 7:28 PM
> To:	leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> Subject:	[Leica] OT Enlarging problem
> 
> I'm having a weird problem I'm hoping the LUG can help me with.  I am
> using 
> an LPL 4500 enlarger with dichroic head which I have carefully aligned,
> and a 
> 50mm Apo Rodagon.  Occasionaly the left hand side of the print will be out
> of 
> focus.  The area affected, on an 8x10 print, is about 1 inch (25mm) wide,
> and 
> is a straight line down the edge.  The entire image is sharp except for
> the 
> edge which looks kind of smeared.  It's always the same size and place.
> It 
> happens with photos taken with different lenses and bodies, so I'm pretty 
> sure it's the enlarger.  Any ideas?  The only thing I can think to try is
> a 
> glass carrier-maybe the negatives are not flat.  Help.....it's making me 
> crazy.
> 
> Richard Wasserman