[LargeFormat] The most advanced Durst 4x5 ever made

[Charles Thorsten]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Clive Warren" <cocam@blueyonder.co.uk>
To: <largeformat@f32.net>; <chroma@tundraware.com>
Cc: <largeformat@f32.net>
Sent: Saturday, May 24, 2003 10:52 AM
Subject: Re: [LargeFormat] The most advanced Durst 4x5 ever made


> Thanks for the heads up Charles. First time I have seen one - looks 
> like an autofocus Laborator brought up to date with some silicon 
> wizardry. Even with the sophistication of the beast, $4k is a little 
> steep as a starting price given the location!

Yes the location in "central Israel" leaves much to be desired as
far as shipping goes.  And the starting price of $4k is very steep
considering the market for used darkroom equipment.  

About a year ago I found my Durst AC1201 for sale by a fellow 
who lived a three hour drive away from me.  The unit was (and
still is) in immaculate condition.  He had far more money than he
knew what to do with, and had it set up in his house as his hobby
enlarger!  I bought the enlarger, 4 Schneider Componons, and
a 30x40 vacuum easel from him all for $600US.  Needless to say,
I immediately got in my car, drove there that night, and paid cash.

Maybe this person in Israel would be willing to come down in price
and throw in free shipping. :-)

-Charlie
 cthorsten@earthlink.net