I finally took the plunge. This thing was a great deal and impossible to pass up. It came complete with negative carrier and the hard to find original diffusion glass. I have included some photos for anyone that wondered what these things look like, as I didn't come across many in my own research. I am not sure of the model number, perhaps C-2? Anybody?
Photos are: Elwood Enlarger, Negative Stage with ?heat absorbing? glass, glass negative carrier, and diffusion glass.
It came with a 300mm lens and will print an 8x10 negative with the easel resting on the lower frame to 22x28. This is max extension and at this extension the top of the light source is 98" from the floor, only 92" high for 20x24. This thing is a tank, all metal except for lens stage and lens stage guide bars, but not as heavy as you would think, maybe 150-200lbs. It can bend backwards for horizontal use as well.
There is another very helpful thread here:
http://www.largeformatphotography.in...ead.php?t=9579
I do have some questions for the Elwood users out there...
1) I bought a PS30 300watt frosted bulb today at light bulb depot, http://www.lightbulbdepot.com/product.asp?prod=01242B. It seems to be the same type of bulb recommended for this enlarger except it is frosted instead of white. I did some brief testing this evening and there appears to be a a center hot spot. Do you think this is normal or due to the bulb being frosted instead of white? It has a schneider 300mm 4.5 Xenar on it now. It has a hot spot stopped down to f16 or more as well. Should I splurge for a PH301 from here, https://www.interlight.biz/light-bulb/PH/301, for $37.00 instead? Anybody tried the PH302 (500 Watt) or equivalent in there 8x10 Elwood? Aristo is not in my budget right now.
2) What wide angle enlarger lens should I be looking for? Would a Fujinon 240mm A cover 8x10 and work as an enlarging lens? Is light fall-off a problem with wide angle 8x10 enlarging lens.
Thanks! -=Will
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