Intrepid 4x5 enlarger worth it? Any experiences?

[lookaroundU]

Since this seems to be the most recent discussion thread on the Intrepid enlarger system, I have a question I hardly see discussed. (Most seem preoccupied with the tipsy-doodle setup with a tripod, and apparently forget how magically useful in such things is duck tape....)

What about the brightness and eveness of illumination from the light source? In the case of the 4x5 model and light source, what about how that goes printing from a 35mm neg? A review on that issue would be very helpful.

(Living in California one also would like to know what Intrepid's return policy is!)

[ChuckSilver]

It’s passable as a B/W enlarger, but the LED color performance is only going to leave you wanting better. There are plenty of better options in my opinion if you want a small footprint. The Naked Photographer did a recent review on Youtube.

Seeing this is 6mo. old I assume I am writing to future subscribers

[Tin Can]

I have one

Buy it

[AuditorOne]

I have a Beseler 45 MXT and I love it. It is a wonderful enlarger and much easier to work with than the Intrepid enlarger, But it is packed up in boxes in the garage alongside the 8x10 enlarger right now. Until I get the darkroom ready they will stay there. But, the Intrepid, on the other hand is small enough, even when mounted on a copy stand, that I can use it in the 2nd bathroom. I haven't tried to make any prints larger than 11x14 with it but it does that just fine. For my needs right now it works great so I can certainly recommend it. If you have access to a full size enlarger you will prefer that but for what it is intended this one works just great.

[Tin Can]

I once had 14 enlargers

I still have many

I collected many things before I ever spoke at 4

Then I spoke in vernacular and read with the dog at 3 AM

I still do