Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/11/04

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Subject: Re: [Leica] I'm Building a Darkroom
From: V8PWR@aol.com
Date: Sat, 4 Nov 2000 10:52:39 EST

<< Thanks for the comments last week on whether or not to start a darkroom
 with/for my 10 year old. After hearing the siren song harkening to the "good
 old days", I decided to go ahead. Even if it's good for a year or two before
 proceeding to the Photoshop world, I like the comments about visualizing the
 making of a photograph as a prelude to other tools.
 
 Now I need additional advice:  what's a good, relatively compact enlarger
 and lens? Must be good for 35mm, optionally 6x7 negs. Color is optional.
 Called D.C. today inquiring about a V35 he has available. I might bite, but
 could I do just as well with a more conservative setup?  For reference, it's
 been 20 years since I used a darkroom.  My reference back then was the
 sturdy old Beseler 23C. I'm willing to even downgrade to the 67's if there
 are enough good recommendations from you.  Or what else is in that realm?
 Omega? Others?
 
 Regarding the lens, if I bought the V35, then a focotar is the obvious
 choice. But what if I have to get one ala carte?  Schneider? Which series?
 
 Some many questions, so little time... Off to the San Jose photo swap meet
 tomorrow  (www.photofair.com)  !  Or if you have a darkroom setup for sale
 in the SF bay area, please email to me offline.
 
 
 John
 
  >>
A good and affordable enlarger is the Durst 645 Color. It has a strong column 
and a thick baseplate . I also find the light system very well made.
Chears                           Jo GOODTIMES         France

Replies: Reply from "Tom Schofield" <tdschofield@email.msn.com> (Re: [Leica] I'm Building a Darkroom)