Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/09/07
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>I would like to buy a new enlarger for both B&W and colour prints. I really >don't want to break the high quality chain from films taken by Leica. >Unfortunately, The Leica V35 Focomat is discontinued. > >Is there any recommendation for enlargers and lenses? > >Thanks > >Terry Sham I use the Saunders/LPL 4500II, their 4x5 enlarger. Saunders makes a VCCE (varriable contrast constant exposure) head that works beautifully. I also have the color module, I do not think I have ever mounted this in the enlarger. For 35mm I use an elNikkor 50 2.8, 6x6 a componon 90, and 6x7 an elNikkor 105. I think it is a good idea to use an enlarger larger than the format you are printing...usually with 35mm if printing ff 8x10 or less I use the 90 lens. Also the enlargers made for larger formats are usually larger and much more sturdy allowing less shake to get into your printing. - -- Harrison McClary http://www.mcclary.net