Valloy enlarger questions

eli griggs

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I asked this on another forum but wanted to reach out to a wider group of 'vintage' equipment users.

I just received a very nice Leitz Valoy II enlarger, with a full frame negative carrier and green face 'manual', really more of a pamphlet and while I've read that this machine is very capable, I've also read that it can impart a distinctive look or 'feel' to photographs.

What insights, tips or advice can you pass on using the Valoy?

I'm hoping to get a conversation going here so if you have an opinion, please share it with the group.

This unit came with a Schneider Componon F4 50mm lens; how much of an impact will have on prints compared with the original lens?

Also, how collectable is the manual?

Cheers
 
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