Murray Kelly
Well-known
I have decided the only way to properly scan my Minox pics is to wet print first.
My problem is with the lens board for my enlargers. The Durst is a 600M and the Meopta is an Opemus 3. They both use 70mm diameter lens boards which I have, but the lenses I want to use (16mm and 25mm) require that the board is more deeply recessed. My boards are only a little recessed - (SIXTUB). The Durst equivalent I need is a SIXTIF but I can't locate one and I ask if any of the Meopta boards will do the same job - ie bring the lens closer to the negative and allow greater enlargement and what is it's name?
I don't mind a bit of metalwork. I realise is is like cracking a nut with a sledge hammer but the last thing I need is another enlarger such as the Minox which won't do my Minolta negs anyway. Thanks for any help.
Murray
My problem is with the lens board for my enlargers. The Durst is a 600M and the Meopta is an Opemus 3. They both use 70mm diameter lens boards which I have, but the lenses I want to use (16mm and 25mm) require that the board is more deeply recessed. My boards are only a little recessed - (SIXTUB). The Durst equivalent I need is a SIXTIF but I can't locate one and I ask if any of the Meopta boards will do the same job - ie bring the lens closer to the negative and allow greater enlargement and what is it's name?
I don't mind a bit of metalwork. I realise is is like cracking a nut with a sledge hammer but the last thing I need is another enlarger such as the Minox which won't do my Minolta negs anyway. Thanks for any help.
Murray
RichL
Well-known
Have you concidered an 'ENLA' lens? I use the Yashica Autoron an am quite satisfied with it.
You can read abou the various ones available at
<subclub.org/darkroom/enlas.htm>
And purchase one here
< <subclub.org/sponsors/goathil2.htm>
You can read abou the various ones available at
<subclub.org/darkroom/enlas.htm>
And purchase one here
< <subclub.org/sponsors/goathil2.htm>
Murray Kelly
Well-known
Durst and Meopta
Durst and Meopta
Thanks for that, Rich. I will try again later as I am getting a message the server is unavailable. I think Joe McGloin runs it.
Curiously I was looking at that site just the other day, too, but I missed the bit about Yashica or ENLA lens boards being axailable.
I'm beginning to think I'll gave to make one. I spent an hour at the hardware outlet looking at possible bits I could use. It will be crude but hopefully effective. Fingers crossed.
Murray
Later: it's up and running again. They stress the rarity of these items and I'm not quite sure how they work except as a retro-focus thing. Anyway I got lots of ideas from that site after you prompted me to revisit and I thank you.
Durst and Meopta
Thanks for that, Rich. I will try again later as I am getting a message the server is unavailable. I think Joe McGloin runs it.
Curiously I was looking at that site just the other day, too, but I missed the bit about Yashica or ENLA lens boards being axailable.
I'm beginning to think I'll gave to make one. I spent an hour at the hardware outlet looking at possible bits I could use. It will be crude but hopefully effective. Fingers crossed.
Murray
Later: it's up and running again. They stress the rarity of these items and I'm not quite sure how they work except as a retro-focus thing. Anyway I got lots of ideas from that site after you prompted me to revisit and I thank you.
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RichL
Well-known
Glad you're able to do the 8x11. Enjoy.
Paolo Saccheri
Member
Hi Murray
I have the SIXTIF. I have surfed all internet and asked many forums before I knew what I had precisely.
I shouldn't write it here but if you look around in the usual market places.... you will find it waiting for you from Italy!
all the best
Paolo
Murray Kelly
Well-known
Thank you Paolo, I have looked at it and the 25mm is a bit of a problem. My lenses are 39mm.
I will ask my friend who is a retired tool maker and has all the gear if it would be possible to enlarge the diameter of the hole and put the screw threads in it.
I will let you know when I have talked to him.
Murray
I will ask my friend who is a retired tool maker and has all the gear if it would be possible to enlarge the diameter of the hole and put the screw threads in it.
I will let you know when I have talked to him.
Murray