[LargeFormat] "Best" 4x5 enlarger?

[Jim Brick]

Even though I have a ZBE and Beseler (V45-XL) enlargers, both with ZBE 
Starlite 55 heads, I believe the Saunders LPL enlargers enjoy the 
reputation for being the best all around great enlarger. As Karl says below.

Jim


At 02:23 PM 11/7/2003 -0500, Schwarz, Karl wrote:

>I use a LPL 4500XL and it is fantastic. I print only B&W and have the
>Splitgrade enlarger head with the "comfort" feature. The combination of the
>rock-solid LPL + the Splitgrade for exposures is fantastic. The new
>"comfort" feature allows you to analyze the exposure to place photo elements
>in the desired print zone before you make your first print. It is a great
>tool for learning, because you can "see" the effects of time vs. paper grade
>changes graphically on a Zone System scale. Even without all these features,
>the Splitgrade is worth buying for the f-stop timer (tenths of a stop
>adjustment) and variable grade exposures based on the paper
>manufacturer/type.