Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/08/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Rich, Congrats! You've got a great new/old enlarger! I have 2 Focomat 1c's that I use for large prints. The Focomat 1 was the first automatic Leitz enlarger. Around 1936 I think. I have instructions for checking focus if you need a copy. I use a 20x24 saunders easel on my Focomat 1c and I don't have too many autofocus problems. About 95% of the time, the focus is correct without adjustments to the lens. I just put my VC filters in the lamp housing. One question for you Rich, have you ever used PhotoLab www.photolaboratory.com in Berkeley for B&W prints? I see they print 4x6 proofs with black borders on Ilford paper. Can't get that around here. Chris New Orleans - ----- Original Message ----- From: "tripspud" Subject: [Leica] Focomat Ia > Hi! > > I've just won a Focomat 1a off the eBay. I believe this is the first > Leitz > autofocus enlarger. The lens is Daxoo 50/3.5. Was this the first generation > enlarging lens from Leitz? > > Also, what's the best way to check the autofocus? I've heard it's best > to make test prints. Anyone have experience here? I understand that the > easel must be exactly one inch thick, or don't use an easel, for the autofocus > > to function > > I thought about getting a V35. I just like the older equipment I guess, > > plus I don't print color or use VC filters.. > > Thanks! > > Rich Lahrson > Berkeley, California > - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html