Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/02/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I haven't had any need to align mine, and I can't find any way to do so. You can use other lenses, but why? The 40mm Focotar is a great lens. As recently as one year ago this machine was fully supported by Leica, according to a phone conversation I had with Leica NJ. kw >I have noticed a Leitz v35 color enlarger for sale in my local shop, and I am >considering purchasing it. I have some questions that I thought the LUG might >be able to answer: > >1) Is it still possible to get these repaired? >2) Does the enlarger keep its alignment settings? Is it easy to align? >3) Anyone know where I can get a manual for this? >4) What would be a good price? >5) Can you use other lenses than the 40mm that comes with the unit? > >My alternative, given that I dislike my Durst M600 (alignment problems, >wobbly, poor "feel") would be to get a new Saunders 670 with variable contrast >head. Since I already own a good lens (Apo Rodagon-N) would the Saunders be an >overall more reliable choice with comparable image quality? > >Any thoughts would be appreciated. > >David Feldman - ---- Ken Wilcox Carolyn's Personal Touch Portraits Davison Middle School preferred---> <wilcox@umcc.umich.edu> 600 Dayton, Davison, MI 48423 <kwilcox@genesee.freenet.org>