Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/11/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]<< 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