[LargeFormat] Input on buying an 8x10 enlarger

[tripspud]

Hi Lauvone,

       When I had my 8x10 I only made contact prints.  I've setup for 5x7
now with an old Elwood.  If you were somehow able to compare a 5x7
enlargement to 20x24 with an 8x10 enlargement to the same, I seriously
doubt you would be able to perceive any difference and the field equipment
weight difference between 5x7 and 8x10 is significent considering film
holders.
The 5x7 enlarger requires no special gymnastics make room in the darkroom.

     One big plus for the 8x10:  enlarged contact sheets from entire rolls.

Cheers,

Rich Lahrson
Berkeley, California
tripspud@transbay.net


Les Newcomer wrote:

> Minimum requirements for an 8x10 enlarger is an 8foot ceiling,  9 would be
> better and 10 or 12 would be ideal depending on the enlarger and the
> enlarging you want to do.  First thing to do is measure your ceiling
> height and location.  Significant others tend to frown on cutting large
> holes in the dining/living room floor even if you do intend to put an old
> trunk on top of it to hide it.
>
> While dirt cheap compared to when they were new, a good 8x10 enlarger will
> set you back quite a bit, several hundred dollars minimum.  If you indent
> to make lots of 20x24s or are steadfast against other people's hand in
> your work, then an enlarger might workout. All of my 8x10 stuff is contact
> printed.  I've run out of wall space to send stuff out to enlarge.
>
> Les
>
> On Monday, February 3, 2003, at 10:08 AM, LauvoneT wrote:
>
> > Hi Everyone,
> >
> >       I am thinking about buying a used 8x10 enlarger.
> >  I am wondering what folks in the group are doing with
> > their 8x10 negs.  Do you mostly contact, or does
> > nearly everyone have an 8x10 enlarger??
> >
> > I am weighing the options of either buying the
> > enlarger or just contact printing and farming out the
> > enlargments when I need/want larger.
> >
> > Your input will be greatly appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Lauvone
> >
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