[Leica] Leitz Focomat I

[sonc.hegr at gmail.com (Sonny Carter)]

There are some Focomat instructions on sale on Ebay.

On Sat, Jan 24, 2009 at 6:25 PM, Leina Gonzalez <gonzalel@online.de> wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> Am new to this group (as of today), and would like to ask a question about
> the Focomat I that I picked up recently. After quite a bit of research I am
> fairly certain that it is the 1a model (on the enlarger itself it says:
> Leitz Focomat 1) it has a Varob 1:3,5 lens which seems (amazingly) to be in
> pretty good shape; no fungus, scratches, or haze. I am curious if I can fit
> another lens and if the screw thread is 39mm. Also, this is my first
> enlarger and I am curious how I can assess the condition of the condenser
> glass. Sorry for the silly question, but I honestly don't know what it
> should look like. In any case, I have replaced the power cord, the other 
> one
> was in terrible shape. And after replacing the very old bulb, found that it
> works like a charm. I can't wait to try it out... In any case the user's
> manual is nearly impossible to find, in German or English so any advice or
> tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
>
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