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    Re: Beseler 45 question

    Attached photos show my105464105463105465 modification. The plate is 3/16" aluminum. I added set screws for leveling as per the original. The main problem was that the flange usually mounts on the...
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    Re: Beseler 45 question

    Thanks Neal, I did see your modification when you posted it, however, I wanted to avoid cutting into the original lens stage. My solution was to make an entirely new mounting plate with a hole for...
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    Re: Beseler 45 question

    Thanks Lyle, I sort of thought that was the method of fastening. To avoid the situation requiring separating and regluing the bellows I decided to fabricate a new lens mounting plate. I bolted the...
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    Beseler 45 question

    I am in the process of mounting a Beseler 8 x 10 conversion on my 45V XL. It appears that I have to do some cutting on the lower lens mount area. Does anyone know how the bellows mounts? Are they...
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    Re: Enlarger lens for 4x5 inch

    When you are enlarging from a 4 x 5 negative I think the lens is only one of the factors. As has been noted above, lens and negative stage alignment is most important. For what it's worth, I have...
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    Re: Beseler motor 45VXL alignment - need help

    The nylon gears are a little rough, but not worn to the point of skipping. The counterbalance springs on this enlarger cannot be adjusted, they are simply bolted to the chassis on top. However, your...
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    Beseler motor 45VXL alignment - need help

    I recently bought a Beseler 45V XL with motorized chassis to replace the manual 45V XL I have been using. The elevation motor works fine and the unit will elevate and drop without a head on it. ...
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    Re: T-Max 400, HP-5, Tri-X comparison?

    Thanks to all who responded. At this point I think I will go with TMY-2 as I am used to working with T-Max RS and usually have it on hand. Best regards, Rob Rielly
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    T-Max 400, HP-5, Tri-X comparison?

    Hi all, I did some shooting this past week with my favorite film, T-Max 100, but there were a few instances where an extra stop or two would have been nice. I am interested in hearing from anyone...
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    Re: Componon S vs. Ektanon enlarging lenses

    None of the four lenses has a serial number. I am not sure if Kodak used serial numbers on their enlarging lenses, perhaps another member has knowledge of that. They all are "Luminized" or coated...
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    Componon S vs. Ektanon enlarging lenses

    Hi All, I had been reading about the supposed excellence of Kodak Ektanon enlarging lenses (161mm) so I thought I would check them out. I had taken one off a Beseler 45 that I bought locally and...
  12. Re: locations between Buffalo, NY and Philadelphia, PA

    Thanks for all of the replies I should have specified more exactly what kind of photography I prefer. First of all, I shoot only B & W, color is of no interest to me. I do like landscapes, rocks,...
  13. locations between Buffalo, NY and Philadelphia, PA

    Hi all, I have to go up to Buffalo in a few weeks and will be heading back to NJ after a few days. I am looking for locations to shoot between Buffalo and Philadelphia as I have set aside a few days...
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    Re: Durst CE1000 and more Darkroom stuff

    You can use your old studio and other flash units with a modern DSLR, but you have to have an adapter since many of them have too much voltage for your camera. I have a Wein which I use with my Nikon...
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    Re: Highest quality enlarger

    I think we agree. Different enlargers take different methods to set up. When I used my Omegas I had a special machinist's level that helped level the lens board stage. As I recall the easist of the...
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    Re: Highest quality enlarger

    I am going to sound very old here, but I guess I am. I used many different Omega models over the years and had no problems with them. They do tend to be shaky, but I simply attached them to the wall...
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    Re: T-Max RS dilution??

    I am sure it does, but I will be printing traditional darkroom style with my Beseler 45V XL. T-Max 100 film and T-Max Developer have been my first choice for years. I know that sooner or later I...
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    Re: T-Max RS dilution??

    Thanks, I have used T-Max RS many, many times in the past, but wanted to double check since I have not used it recently. I had to close up my darkroom almost three years ago in anticipation of a...
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    T-Max RS dilution??

    I haven't used T-Max RS for a while, but am about to mix some up. I bought the ten gallon pack, with two one gallon jugs of developer and two packets. Each makes five gallons for a total of ten...
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