On 2/16/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Feb 16, 2007, at 9:52 AM, Scott Loveless wrote: > > I need to order a bulk loader for 35mm long roll film. The two that > > seem to be widely available are the Lloyd and the Watson. Anyone ever > > use these? Any recommendations? > > I used both of these bulk loaders for many years with no problems. > The Watson's trick frame counter and felt-less light trap is neat, > but in general I always preferred the simpler Lloyds design. Just > keep them clean and they're no problem at all. > > Used to have a few of each, I kept finding them at swap meets and > buying them for a quarter apiece. I don't know if I still have any > around the apartment as I gave away or sold most of the darkroom gear > a couple of years ago. If I find one in the next couple of days, I'll > send it to you. Just don't hold your breath... ! > > > Also shopping for an enlarger that will handle 4x5 film. My current > > rig will accommodate anything from 8mm up to 6x6. The darkroom itself > > is under construction (the dimroom just didn't cut it) and I've > > allocated enough space for two table top enlargers. I have no plans > > to make prints larger than 8x10 for quite some time. My current > > requirements are small (no floor models), needs to be able to handle > > at least 4x5 (roll film would be nice, but not necessary), and > > relatively inexpensive. Any thoughts? Anybody got one they need > > hauled off? <g> > > The 4x5 enlargers I used to use back in the day were the Beseler 45s. > Wonderful old beasts. This stuff goes for virtually nothing these > days. Just hunt around and you'll find one. > > Take a look at Ebay item #220079735590 ... Jeez, a Beseler 45 MX II > Enlarger with Dichro 45 Computerized Colorhead and D.A.T.A. Module > current bid is $31. A recent auction for a Beseler 45 MCRX Enlarger > (item 180083930223) closed at $125. I remember when just the enlarge > and head, no lens no carrier, would have cost 4x that used! >
I saw that first one a few days ago. Doesn't look like there's been much activity on it. The problem with these is that they're often "pick-up only". 220079735590 is located in Connecticut, about 300 miles away. I'm rather uneasy about driving 300 miles to buy an enlarger I've never seen from a seller I've never met. I could probably buy Beseler Printmakers, and pay for shipping, for less than $100 all day long. Unfortunately, I'm intentionally making my life complicated. <g> -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com Shoot more film! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
