I want to know if any one has heard or has experience with the consoldated C1 en larger with a pulse-xenon 2400 watt head. It is 220 volts and is a diffusion / f lash type head. Its 8X10 glass carrier and a 5X7 insert. Any info would greatly be appreciated, thanks , Dan
Dan: I can't give you any info on the Consolidated line of enlargers, but I can give you my humble opinion on the pulse-xenon type head. I used a color enlarger with that light source. It is difficult to focus and difficult to judge the amount of light reaching the paper. I really despised it. Also, with long exposures, the bulbs tend to burn up in a hurry and they ain't cheap. The controller for the light is also prone to problems ($). If the enlarger is a good one and the price is right, you might consider it and go to a cold light head or another light source. Doug.
Dan, I don't know anything about the Consolidated enlarger, but years ago was around a Carlson (sp?) which sounds pretty much the same. These were basically for doing color separations only and I would avoid it as a photographic enlarger. Don't know what the price is, but there are some pretty good deals out there right now on conventional 8x10 enlargers depending on what you're looking for. I don't have the URL, but do a search for RK (I think) in Washington. I was on their site a few days ago and was amazed at some of the low prices for 8x10 enlargers. Or if you want, or know someone who wants, a Durst 2501 autofocus Horizontal enlarger I know where there is one for sale. I used it for several years and it is a sweet piece of equipment. I also know of a ZBE technology 4x5 (early) autofocus enlarger which I am convinced is the finest 4x5 enlarger ever made. I also used this one, and we just added one where I now work (on my recommendation). I didn't think about asking where you are--The same people also have a DeVere 8x10 enlarger for sale, with a color head--shipping anything of this sort is the problem. I have no interest in any of this equipment--I'm simply passing on information on what I know is available--If you're interested in any of this let met know and I'll hook you up with the owner.
Fred
Thank you very much for the info on the enlarger, after reading both posts on the opinions of the consolidated enlarger I have difinetly ruled it out of the picture. I now have my sights on an Omega F 10X10 condenser enlarger, it looks like a D2 on steroids. once again thank you all for the valuable info.
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