Where can I get a 5x4 dichroic enlarger or darkroom in the UK

[davidar]

Hello I've looked on eBay, gumtree and Facebook and can't seem to find anything, what is there seems way too expensive. Does anybody know where I can find Dichroic kit, that isn't too expensive?

Many thanks

David

[Dan6077]

Hello I've looked on eBay, gumtree and Facebook and can't seem to find anything, what is there seems way too expensive. Does anybody know where I can find Dichroic kit, that isn't too expensive?

Many thanks

David

David

Until you find an enlarger have a look here for darkrooms in the U.K.

https://www.localdarkroom.com/

Dan

[maltfalc]

you could get a non-dichroic enlarger and convert it to rgb led.

[ajmiller]

I bought mine from a guy on this UK forum
http://www.film-and-darkroom-user.or...orum/index.php

Worth putting a WTB on there and also maybe the UKLF forum

https://www.5x4.co.uk/

[richydicky]

Try also searching in traditional, local auction houses that have general sales. Most of them are on-line now. They often have odd photographic items squeezed in. I picked a up a de Vere 504 at one of these following a chance search. Also look out on the usual auction sites for enlargers by the name of Lines & Jones. I bid on one but missed out. They had a cold cathode system but with that type you could then probably adapt it to the Intrepid light source and filter system, whcih is what I had planned to do. And that is another option too, the Intrepid system, if you can acquire a good stand and use 4x5 camera for the lens.

[Paul Ron]

also local high schools n colleges that once offered photography before digital. they may still have a basement full of old equipment.

i lucked out watching classifieds on photo forums offering free for pick up moving out deals... "come take my junk."

[Piers283]

@Davidar, they are out there. This week I picked up a lpp 7450 (like new with all accessories boxed), lenses and everything else for only £250. Often eBay isn't great as people over estimate the value of some of these enlargers. I recommend just refreshing facebook daily and jumping off of anything on there. Where abouts are you based?

[oliton]

Hi. Not sure if that helps: you could check MrCad (London) or secondhanddarkroom. Good luck.

[_tf_]

+1 for secondhanddarkroom, it’s the first place I look for darkroom stuff. Also, if you don’t see what you need on the website it’s worth giving him a call.

[davidar]

Thanks everyone. I will keep looking thanks for the tips!