Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/01/29

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Buying New Enlarger. Any suggestions?
From: Rob McElroy <idag@pce.net>
Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2001 23:26:56 -0500
References: <B69ACA09.92%egabe@earthlink.net>

Gabe,

There is nothing better or more satisfying than printing with the autofocus Leitz V35 Focomat with 40mm Focotar lens, that lets you make up to 16X
enlargements.  Get it with the color head and you won't have to worry about using color printing filters.  An awesome machine worth every penny of its
price for the quality, precision, and ease of use it displays. It is only for 35mm negatives or smaller.

The most common problem with other enlargers is evenness of illumination. The corners of your print often receive 1/4 to 3/4 of a stop less light than
the center, resulting in light corners which must be burned in.  Buy the V35 and you will not have that problem.  It makes you want to go in the
darkroom and print.

Good luck,
Rob McElroy
Buffalo, NY

Gabe Sachs wrote:

> Hello there.  I'm looking into getting a new
> enlarger for strictly B&W.  I have been using an
> older Durst F60 with a Nikon 50mm lens.  Does anyone
> have any suggestions. Also, what enlarging lens are
> people most happy with.  The largest prints I would
> make are 11x14 but mostly 8x10.
>
> Any help would be appreciated.  Thanks
> Sincerely,
> Gabe Sachs
> You can email me at egabe@earthlink.net

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