is a 23c enough an enlarger to handle 6x10

[sanmich]

Hi folks

I plan to start to use a plaubel veriwide. I'm very excited by the complete change from what I'm used to...
now I have a beseler 23c. The 6x9 holder is waaaayyyy to short. Well I can mill it.
the lens coverage is another issue but well, i can buy another lens.
But the enlarger...
Am I doomed?
will I need a 4x5 enlarger?

Thanks for sharing your experience ....

 

[kbg32]

Nope. The 23c won't handle a negative of that size. You need a 4x5 enlarger if your negative is that large. You are talking centimeters or inches???

 

[Finder]

You need a 4x5 enlarger. Even a 6x9 enlarger will be too small. It is a matter of the illumination system (head) being the limiting factor here.

BTW, printing with two enlargers can be more efficient. I have a 23C III and an Omega D5. I had to by the Omega to print my 6x12 negs. I was thinking of getting rid of the 23C, but being able to work on two prints at the same time is great.

 

[sanmich]

Talking cm
That's why I'm asking, I'm not very far from the c23 specs.
Thanks for the answers!

 

[sanmich]

BTW finder,
what is the actual length of the "12" in your 6x12?

 

[Finder]

Well, it is a "real" 6x12 and so it is 112mm. And I just check with a ruler, but that is also the manufacturer's specs.

 

[SDK]

Get a used Saunders/LPL 4500 enlarger. They are simple, wonderful and can't get misaligned. You can get filter modules for Color or VCCE. They don't male a 6X12cm carrier but a 6X9cm one can be re cut to a larger hole. LPL parts and accessories are now distributed by Omega. You will need a 135mm or 150mm enlarging lens. I would recommend a newerish 135mm/5.6 Rodagon.