Anyone know where I can find a Zone VI type 2 enlarger lens board? Looking for a 27mm opening to fit my Componon 80.
Anyone know where I can find a Zone VI type 2 enlarger lens board? Looking for a 27mm opening to fit my Componon 80.
Other than Calumet or E-bay I don't know.
You might contact Richard Ritter, he has a little bit of everything.
Make one
I think you asked this somewhere else. From the information I have, they didn't make a lensboard with this size opening. It seems your alternatives will be to have one made, or buy another lens in the focal length you need with a 'standard' opening.
Keith Pitman
Ed, not sure where you are in Vermont, but I found an envelope in Ted's studio marked "Zone VI lensboards," and Richard has been through a lot of what's here and may know if what you're looking for is among it. I think he may come over soon for something else, and you're certainly welcome too, if you'd like to look... it would be agony for you if I tried to guess from a description!
Amy,
I'll bet the envelope contains wooden Zone VI lensboards for use with Zone VI or Wisner cameras. The OP is looking for a metal lensboard for a Zone VI Enlarger.
Hope all is well,
John
Thanks, John... these are metal! No markings on them, and a couple of squares, but also one sort of concave shaped. That's why I thought they might be worth identifying for Ed.
I'm becoming the queen of research about equipment on the Internet, but you're certainly right that I still don't know much! If what's here can be of use elsewhere, I just figure it's worth floating the info I do have and seeing if it will do any good.
Buy an undrilled blank from Calumet. They may drill it for you. I know they do for Copal sizes. If not, SK Grimes.com
I have made many from 1/8 model aircraft plywood from the hobby shop. A razor saw, ruler, files and patience is all you need. Stain the match the camera.
Find the center and make the hole. Use a lathe, proper drill, or just make 1/8 holes around the edge staying inside the 27mm mark. Then use a 1/2 round file to round out the bumps. A rotary file in my drill press speeds this considerably.
I have made 6 boards for my Zone VI. They all work perfectly
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