[LargeFormat] Enlargers......

[Jeff Schraeder]

I have a Saunders LPLG. It has a color head and I use
it for VC B&W printing. I love it. It is very stable,
has smooth focusing and positioning controls, the
filters dial in and out easily, you can switch the
filters out with a lever. It has a lever that reduces
the light by a couple of stops. I use a guest bathroom
for my darkroom and when we have guests I need to take
the enlarger apart and move it. It takes me less than
10 minutes to do that. I use the glass 4x5 carrier
with the adjustable blade option. A great set up. I
started with a Besler and it was not of the same high
quality as the Saunders.
--- jpetrush <jpetrush@webgenuity.com> wrote:
> I know that is a tad OT, but I hope the collective
> wisdom of the group can
> help me steer clear of making too many beginners
> mistakes.  I am looking to
> replace my medium format (6x6 cm) enlarger with a
> 4x5 so I can further enjoy
> my monorail view.  Beseler and Omega seem to command
> a very high market
> share, but I've heard a fair amount of discussion of
> Durst here and recently
> discovered Saunders LPL.  I print mostly color
> negative to date but have
> done a fair amount of B&W and Cibachrome
> (Ilfochrome) over the years.  Color
> is an absolute requirement.  I just don't have the
> space to have to
> enlargers - my darkroom is tiny, just 5x8 feet.
> 
> Most work is 8x10 or 11x14, 16x20 is my current
> maximum size.  Please share
> your objective opinions and experiences.  My wife is
> having a weak moment; I
> get one shot to do this right <g>
> 
> jp
> 
> 
> 
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