Hello, I've been thinking about starting to use 4X5 for landscape work for some tim e now, reading this board and searching for info on cameras and equipment. I rec ently found a 45MCRX chassis, Dichro dg-1 head, condenser head, lensboard with a n old Kodak lens, 3 different carriers (open), 35mm chamber, and a PM1A, used (v ery), for $600. Everything was supposed to be in working order but I've had to r epair the PM1A to get it working, (bad solder joint-no big deal) and I think I m ay need to replace the lift motor (may only need clean & lube). Both heads, the blower and the stabilized power supply are all working fine. I'm satisfied with what I got for the money, but I am curious. I have no ide a what this stuff is worth on the used market. Was this a fair price? Also what sort of results should I expect from the color head? (I won't be p rinting much black and white). Were there any illumination problems with this he ad as on the 23C dual dichro? I'm using a 23C-III dichro now (it's not the dual dichro head) and am satisfied with the results. I'll be using a new Nikkor or Ro denstock lens. I like to make big prints. Assuming a good quality 100 speed film, is it pos sible to enlarge a carefully taken 4X5 negative 8X (30X40 print) and retain the same granularity and detail as I currently get from a 35MM negative on an 8X10 p rint? Thanks for your opinions.
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