Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/11/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]May I suggest that for a 10 year old, a used Durst M301 would be appropriate? 35mm only, choice of condenser or dichroic head, well-made, all-metal except for knobs and cheap, an advantage important in the present case, that of a youngster that may choose digital after all. Amilcar S Dimitrov wrote: > There, you're quite right. > > Slobodan > > Mike Johnston wrote: > > > > While My V35 might not be the "best" enlarger it still makes my darkroom feel > > > complete. The contrast and specular highlights I get , with what are virtually > > > straight prints, I've never been able to replicate with other maker's > > > products. > > > I've printed with literally everything available and still find the Leitz > > > better. > > > Frankly, I wish they made a 4x5 enlarger, that way I wouldn't have my space > > > cluttered with my two other machines. > > > > Everyone should use whichever enlarger they like best. I honestly do not, > > however, feel that a V35 is a sensible choice in any respect for a > > 10-year-old beginner!! > > > > --Mike