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    Master printer recommendation

    Do you guys know of anyone still doing large (20x24 and up) prints in the darkroom from 8x10 negatives? All of the guys I know only print up to 4x5.

    Thanks!

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    Re: Master printer recommendation

    You might ask Bob Carnie, who's a regular here. He's a co-owner of Elevator Digital, and I think he continues to operate a full service darkroom.
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    Re: Master printer recommendation

    2nd nod for Bob, a real craftsman.
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    Re: Master printer recommendation

    Check with Bob Carnie at Elevator http://www.elevatordigital.ca/printing.html. I think they have an 11x14 enlarger.

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    Re: Master printer recommendation

    Bob Carnie would get my nod also. He does amazing work.

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    Re: Master printer recommendation

    Jeff or Jim @ Labwork. B&W only, located in Cleveland.

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    Re: Master printer recommendation

    I should also mention Jim at MVLabs http://www.mvlabs.com. I have seen his work and it's phenomenal.

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    Re: Master printer recommendation

    Jim Margargee is very well known and excellent.

    Bob Carnie in Toronto has a great rep and is a great guy.

    My friend Edgar Praus in Rochester is a fine printer and has several 8x10 Dursts set for color and B&W as well.

    Perhaps the best way to choose is to have a bake-off and see which one is the best for you?

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    Re: Master printer recommendation

    I can make up to 50x60" silver prints from 8x10. PM me if you would like some more info. I work at:
    www.palmpress.com
    We are located in MA. We've made prints for many of the greats.

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