Originally Posted by
mbuonocore
Hello,
I have a Durst 138s and am having problems with uneven illumination. I keep the enlarger aligned with a Versalab alignment tool, and am judging the illumination with a Darkroom Automations enlarging meter. I have done measurements with both my glass carrier, and the metal inserts. I have one of the original Durst opal bulbs. I am using the correct condensors, and have made sure they are clean. I also have the LACALO heat absorbing glass, and it is clean as well.
I understand that a perfectly even illumination is not possible, although I would like to get as close as I can. I was printing a negative with a very even sky, and noticed the problem.
According to my meter, the right and left sides and "front" (closest to me) recieve 1/10th of a stop less light than the center. I can live with that. The "back" (the side closest to the enlarger column) recieves 3/10th of a stop less light.
As I've mentioned, the enlarger is correctly aligned, and there is no obvious light leaks (I particularly checked around the lens board). I've centered the light bulb using the controls; I haven't found the the backwards and forwards movements has much practical effect on the issue. Side to side does, of course.
Does anyone have any suggestions on how I can correct this?
Thanks!
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