Enlarger(s) for large, medium & 35mm, 1or2

[mark e mark]

I am currentlty thinking of keeping the Blumfield and getting a devere 203, Or getting a devere 504 and maybe a leica v35. currently I seem to be using 6x9 backs or cameras. What is the 6x9 size of the neagtive holder for the devere 203 and 504. I Ask because the negs I am producing are 56mmx 86mm and 56x88mm. I know there are enlager that do 6x9 by their masks are only 54mmx78mm and are marketed as 6x9.

Mick, thanks for the info on the light boxes..

[Mick Fagan]

Mark, I have 35, 645, 6x6, 6x7 and 4x5 holders for my enlarger. Plus a custom made set of holders out of steel for my Horizon 202 24x57mm negs.

The medium format holders are all 56mm by whatever length. The 6x7 holder is 56x69mm.

Can't say I've ever seen a 6x9 holder for a DeVere, doesn't mean they didn't or don't make them, just haven't seen one.

Making a neg holder for any DeVere is really quite easy, especially if you have access to an engineering firm who can LASER cut the metal.

The steel insert will make the whole shebang quite heavy, but the enlarger can cope so easily with the extra weight it is a non issue.

Mick.