Lets See Your Darkroom

**jack_hui** · 14-Jul-2015, 06:12

Originally Posted by bob carnie

Hi Jack

I have the exact same enlarger... probably the best enlarger I have ever worked on for 4 x5 and larger film.

Where are you located as this beast is not very common.. Brand new in its day a very expensive enlarger

Bob

My luck, I found this machine from Italy. Excellent condition.

It is probably the Second largest vertical enlarger on earth.

**bob carnie** · 14-Jul-2015, 09:31

Funny you mention Italy.... I have always thought that there were only two of these being used post 2005 , one here in Toronto which is mine
and the other was in Italy... I am not aware of any other locations where this unit is.

Have you started working with this unit... It really is a dream enlarger.

Originally Posted by jack_hui

My luck, I found this machine from Italy. Excellent condition.

It is probably the Second largest vertical enlarger on earth.

**jack_hui** · 14-Jul-2015, 19:43

I have been using it for more than 6 months. It is very good!!
It doesn't look "Big" as compared to Durst 8x10 enlarger (It looks like a monster!).

I wonder how many of this enlarger were made.

Originally Posted by bob carnie

Funny you mention Italy.... I have always thought that there were only two of these being used post 2005 , one here in Toronto which is mine
and the other was in Italy... I am not aware of any other locations where this unit is.

Have you started working with this unit... It really is a dream enlarger.

**bob carnie** · 15-Jul-2015, 06:29

Not Many

The one I have was purchased new by BGM Imaging in Toronto while I worked there in 1985
I believe they paid $85000 for his unit.. Yes indeed a hefty sum.

They gave it to me when they stopped analogue enlarging , along with a Durst 2000 plus a 30 inch processor.
Sometimes it pays to be a good employee and leave the company on good terms.

I put the processor to rest this year but it gave me 10 years of faithful work.
I am looking for a power cord from the transformer to the head for the Durst (lost it in one of the many moves) this is
an incredible enlarger .
So my current darkroom moving forward will be the Deveere 515 , Durst 2000 , two Omega Condensor, a flash point light source above the dev tray, a Nuark 26k and future 30 x40 Nuark
plus a couple of enlargers in parts .

You will love this 515 as it is so smooth to work with.. I love the ability to focus and size right at easel level , makes a huge difference for us old guys.

Originally Posted by jack_hui

I have been using it for more than 6 months. It is very good!!
It doesn't look "Big" as compared to Durst 8x10 enlarger (It looks like a monster!).

I wonder how many of this enlarger were made.

**Luis-F-S** · 18-Jul-2015, 14:20

So Bob, can you post some photos?

**maximius** · 20-Jul-2015, 01:37

Some update of my darkroom

**mamanton** · 20-Jul-2015, 02:42

Originally Posted by maximius

Some update of my darkroom

Very nice! Heiland LED cold light system, TAS film processor, Kienzle table and press are really great equipment!

**angusparker** · 20-Jul-2015, 16:03

Been almost a year since I got the garage converted to a darkroom. Photos are big sink, Besseler 810 & Jobo, Durst 1200, and Alt Process workspace. Separate dry room next door for storing equipment etc.