Can't Remember Name of 8x10 Enlarger

[jeroldharter]

Beseler MXT with the 8x10 conversion kit is what you are referring to. Another option for short ceilings is to build a drop table, especially if you don't routinely enlarge maximally

[Brian C. Miller]

For some of us (granted not for everyone) that's like a musician, not just a composer, settling for sending his own composition off to someone else to play and send him back a recording.

But if you are a pianist and only have the space for a toy piano, then it's a decision you'll have to live with. When I lived in an 18ft travel trailer, I routinely took my stuff to a lab for enlargement, and the lab also did my color processing. My current apartment has a sloped ceiling and at its maximum it's less than 7ft high, so I have a Photar 8x10 enlarger in storage. At some point I'll be able to set it up, but not right now. Right now is make-do time, so I'll make do.

[Jon Shiu]

Kaiser advertised a table-top 8x10 enlarger, but I haven't come across an actual example.

Jon

[Roger Cole]

But if you are a pianist and only have the space for a toy piano, then it's a decision you'll have to live with. When I lived in an 18ft travel trailer, I routinely took my stuff to a lab for enlargement, and the lab also did my color processing. My current apartment has a sloped ceiling and at its maximum it's less than 7ft high, so I have a Photar 8x10 enlarger in storage. At some point I'll be able to set it up, but not right now. Right now is make-do time, so I'll make do.

I do understand, really. I (probably) would have room for one but need to get the darkroom built out for normal sized stuff first, then I'd have to find one of the things (not that hard) and arrange to get it to me (probably much harder) then probably move it when I move (again.) They're just not terribly practical for most home darkrooms, one reason among others that I don't have an 8x10 camera.

[fuegocito]

I have my Elwood sitting on the floor, not very comfortable when printing but it works.

Robert

[Mark Woods]

I have a Bessler MX 4x5 with the Bessler 8x10 head in a darkroom with 6.5' ceiling. I made it so I sit on an 18" stool to do the prints. I also built a drop shelf, although I haven't used it yet. This is a very easy set up. Gives me a bit of exercise from sitting down and standing to do the processing. I like it very much.

[Roger Cole]

Do these Beseler heads ever come up on the forum or eBay? Don't want one now (more 4x5 stuff to get first) but 8x10...wow. ;-)

[Christopher Nisperos]

I'm thinking of getting an 8x10 enlarger BUT my darkroom ceiling is only 6'6" above the darkroom floor. I kind of doubt that a Durst or De Vere would fit. Would a Beseler? I'm trying without success to remember the name of a more compact model that was sold back in the late 80s but it's not coming to me. Anyone? Thank you!!

Reinhel and Kienzle.

[Jeff Bannow]

De Vere has a conversion kit for tabletop use. KHB in Toronto sells the kit for a reasonable price.

[Richard K.]

Reinhel ........

Now THAT'S starting to sound familiar. Anyone have a link to a photo of one?