Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/09/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Before proceeding with the excellent advice already given below, you will need to adjust the focus of the Micromega for your vision. While looking through the focuser, turn the collar of the adjustable eyepiece until the circle in the center of the viewing area is sharp. Now you are all set to proceed with focusing your negative with the enlarger focusing mechanism. Stay sharp, Robert > Also-- > > Don't forget to put a sheet of printing paper on the easel when you > focus. Use the same paper you are printing on. With the grain > focusing magnifier, you can see the difference in focus point between > single and double weight papers. > > Ric Carter > http://gallery.leica-users.org/Passing-Fancies > > On Sep 24, 2005, at 6:34 PM, ned learned wrote: > >> The Critical Focuser is to be used on the Easel in the >> Dark Room.You focus your negative onto the >> Microfocuser(focusing on the grain). It's best to >> focus the enlarging lens wide open, stopping down >> after you have achieved to sharpest possible grain. >> Your resulting print will be as sharp as possible. >> >> kajabbi