Hi everyone. Nice to meet you all. I have a few questions.

[Andy F]

Hi everyone,

Well I am here to start my foray into large format photography. It has been something I have wanted to do for years. I have an old Graflex that was my grandfathers. I would like to fix it up. I just bought some film. I am about to buy a tank and chemicals. I am searching ebay and craigslist everyday to find an enlarger that can print large format. I got a few questions and I would not mind some advice. My biggest question right now is I do not know where to buy the equipment. I would love to buy an enlarger that develops 8x10 or 11x14 inch prints. I know this site has a forum called "for sale" but I can't find it. Also, I have been thinking about buying an Ilford Multigrade 500 enlarger head. Any thoughts?

[Ironage]

First you need to let us know what format the camera is. 4x5, 2 1/4 x 3 1/4, etc. then you could post a want to buy WTB here on the forum for an enlarger that can handle that format.


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[Tin Can]

For Sale and Wanted to Buy is blocked from new members for 30 days, this is a good policy for current members

Your location is important for big things like enlargers, even if only the state or country

[Andy F]

Hi,

Thank you. I am located in New York. When you say sale and wanted items in not possible for 30 days does that mean I will get an invite to a new forum at the end of the 30 day period?

[Oren Grad]

When you say sale and wanted items in not possible for 30 days does that mean I will get an invite to a new forum at the end of the 30 day period?

The FS and WTB subforums will become visible to you after you have been registered for 30 days. Normally this will happen automatically, but occasionally the Forum software hiccups, so if you still can't see those subforums after 30 days, please contact the moderators and we will update your status manually.

[j.e.simmons]

First, read all of the linked articles on the home page of this site. Then go to http://www.graflex.org and read about your camera. When you know your negative size, you can explore enlarger options. Searching your local craigslist might turn up something.

[Andy F]

Thanks. It is a 4x5 negative size.

[Tin Can]

Perhaps join this FB

https://www.facebook.com/groups/graflexcamera

[Dugan]

Welcome! There are a lot of knowledgeable people here who can answer your questions. As stated above, read all the relevant information in the home page, it is quite comprehensive.

[Luis-F-S]

Ilford multigrade heads are great when they work. When they don’t they make great paperweights. Do yourself a favor and get an LPL VCCE enlarger of the right format for your camera. Craigslist is a good resource esp if you’re near a large city.