[LargeFormat] New List Member rebuilding Elwood 5x7 Enlarger
Rich Lahrson
largeformat@f32.net
Sat May 11 16:12:30 2002
Hi Lee,
I might be interested in the lens boards but not right this week. I'll
keep your post for reference. Thanks. Rich
click76112@charter.net wrote:
> Yeah I think I paid about a dollar per sheet. Like I said if you just use
> the weight of the top glass on the neg that should be enough to hold it
> flat. I have two extra lens boards I could sell you if you need some. Let
> me know.
>
> lee
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Rich Lahrson" <tripspud@transbay.net>
> To: <largeformat@f32.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 08, 2002 11:11 AM
> Subject: Re: [LargeFormat] New List Member rebuilding Elwood 5x7 Enlarger
>
> > Hi Lee,
> >
> > The self masks work ok on all four sides on mine. Yes, I'll try
> > regular glass from a local framer. I was looking at anti-newton glass
> from:
> > http://www.topica.com/lists/bigneg/?cid=136
> > but if you've had some experience with it not being a problem, it's the
> cheaper
> > solution. Rich
> >
> > click76112@charter.net wrote:
> >
> > > I don't think a third of a stop will be too noticeable with a 5x7 print.
> I
> > > think my bulb was a 500 watt. I had about 5 clear glass (I think they
> are
> > > for heat) above the frosted glass. I went to a frame shop and got
> regular
> > > glass for the neg carrier. I changed it once a year. I cleaned with
> soap
> > > and water before every print session. I never had Newton Rings. Mostly
> I
> > > think because the little springs on the ends of the neg carrier were not
> too
> > > strong. It does not need to squash the hell out of the neg. The self
> > > masking part of my machine did not work so when I went to 4x5 I cut a
> mask
> > > for 4x5 and positioned it in the 5x7 carrier. I never tried smaller
> negs.
> > > I definitely recommend blocking out the light around the neg if you use
> a
> > > neg smaller that the carrier.
> > >
> > > lee
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Rich Lahrson" <tripspud@transbay.net>
> > > To: <largeformat@f32.net>
> > > Sent: Wednesday, May 08, 2002 9:54 AM
> > > Subject: Re: [LargeFormat] New List Member rebuilding Elwood 5x7
> Enlarger
> > >
> > > > Hi Lee!
> > > >
> > > > I've just mounted the 180mm Componon to the lensboard. I can
> measure
> > > > the light falloff with my Weston Photographic Analyzer (a '50s
> combination
> > > > densitometer and enlarging meter) and it's about a third of a stop at
> the
> > > > corners
> > > > from the center with 5x7 and a 300 watt bulb of the right type. The
> > > machine
> > > > is set up properly with the two pieces of glass, one of them frosted
> to
> > > even
> > > > out
> > > > the light. But for 4x5 negatives it looks real even.
> > > >
> > > > I don't have a large format camera at the moment. I've had and
> will
> > > > continue
> > > > to use the small Durst M600, but the Elwood will enlarge 35mm and roll
> > > film
> > > > on the easel much bigger. It looks like there's room for a big easel.
> > > >
> > > > I've still got to get the glass sandwich for the negative before
> I
> > > can use
> > > > it.
> > > >
> > > > I've got a few large format images to print with it taken with a
> 3
> > > 1/4x4
> > > > 1/4
> > > > Graflex SLR. One of the reasons for setting up for large format in
> the
> > > > darkroom.
> > > > I'm window shopping for a large format camera. Rich
> > > >
> > > > click76112@charter.net wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > I used an Elwood for several years. That is until the lamp blew.
> > > Searched
> > > > > and searched but could not find one. I relegated it to the front
> yard
> > > as
> > > > > yard art. Spent a ton of money converting a D2v to a cold light
> (two
> > > tube)
> > > > > and then someone emails saying they have a bunch of bulbs.
> Regardless,
> > > it
> > > > > will clean up to a nice but basic machine.
> > > > >
> > > > > lee
> > > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > > From: "Rich Lahrson" <tripspud@transbay.net>
> > > > > To: <largeformat@f32.net>
> > > > > Sent: Saturday, May 04, 2002 3:24 PM
> > > > > Subject: [LargeFormat] New List Member rebuilding Elwood 5x7
> Enlarger
> > > > >
> > > > > > Hi!
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I just joined the list. I've had some large format
> experience in
> > > > > > the past.
> > > > > > I'm now setting up an old Elwood 5x7 enlarger. Does anyone on
> this
> > > list
> > > > > >
> > > > > > actually use one of these?
> > > > > > Thanks! Rich
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
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