I have just purchased what looks like an old copy camera from the basement of a used furniture store. I'm hoping to convert it into an enlarger. I'd first like to ask if anyone out there has heard of the make and manufacturer. It's called a Technifax Photo Modifier, made by M.P. Goodkin. The bellows opening at the top of the camera is 13''x15'' and has extension of 26''. The lensboard and bellows ride up and down a column by chain. A ground glass covers the opening at the top of the camera w ith a hinged hatch door that closes down tight over the opening. I'm planning to use enlarger horizontally. My questions are: 1. What would I have to do in order to convert this into an 8x10 enlarger? 2. With a bellows this wide could I conceivably enlarge an 11x14 negative? 3. What focal length of enlarging lense would I need? Is older glass ok? 4. What kind of light source could I make?
I'd be grateful for any tips. thakyou
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