Enlarger bulbs already scarce?

ITD · 10-09-2007, 07:59 AM

After reading the thread about filament bulbs being discontinued in the UK - http://www.apug.org/forums/forum172/...appear-uk.html I thought I'd better see about getting some additional spares.

Seems that due to a Philips factory closing down they are already unavailable for my Meopta enlarger, at least my searching and enquiring so far has turned up nothing.

The bulb that I'm using is a 240v 150W E27 fit type P605 E/51-P3/4. I've also tried looking for the Osram product versions, but they no longer appear on the Osram catalogue.

So, any ideas about equivalents, or do I need to start looking for a cold light head?

Thanks

David H. Bebbington · 10-09-2007, 09:51 AM

Seem to be some here:
http://www.focalpointphotographic.co..._equipment.htm
Are you sure 150W is not too big?

Regards,

David

Stan160 · 10-09-2007, 10:11 AM

There is another thread http://www.apug.org/forums/forum172/...-any-hope.html.

You could try contacting Mirko at FOTOIMPEX, as I haven't seen any of these new lamps advertised by UK suppliers.

Alternatively, scour any remaining small photographic shops you can find. I picked up another couple of PF605 lamps for me stockpile a few weeks ago in this way.

Ian

Stephen Frizza · 10-09-2007, 10:29 AM

in regards to osram bulbs and other bulb types my brother in law works for osram and is like a living catalog of what is available and who makes it. if you supply me with a code for what you need i can find the information out for you.

I always get him to supply me with the bulbs I need.

Steve Frizza
The Lighthouse Lab

ITD · 10-09-2007, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David H. Bebbington

Seem to be some here:
http://www.focalpointphotographic.co..._equipment.htm
Are you sure 150W is not too big?

Thanks, massive price increase from last time, but put against the cost of a VC head...

The manual for the enlarger (Meopta Opemus 6 B&W) recommends the 150W, and I'm getting reasonable length (15-40s) exposures, so I guess it's OK.

ITD · 10-09-2007, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stephen Frizza

in regards to osram bulbs and other bulb types my brother in law works for osram and is like a living catalog of what is available and who makes it. if you supply me with a code for what you need i can find the information out for you.

Stephen, the Osram type number quoted in the manual is 4613 or 4633 - from context, I think those are the 75W and 150W respectively. I'm looking for the 150W. Thanks!

pentaxuser · 10-09-2007, 03:00 PM

Try Technical Lamps in London. I got my lamps for my Durst M605 there. I have a 100 and 75W lamps for it( the 100W was producing too short an exposure time). I found the staff there very helpful.

pentaxuser

Bob F. · 10-09-2007, 05:34 PM

I was going to ask if you tried RK as they are the Meopta distributor for the UK (http://www.thedarkroom.co.uk/) but I just checked and they seem to be out of stock too! Might be worth a call though.

Good luck, Bob.

leeturner · 10-10-2007, 02:29 AM

Thanks goodness the DeVere uses the same lamp as disco lights. The A125/9 ELC is available in a 500 hour long life version. Around £15 for a twin pack and readily available.

ITD · 10-10-2007, 06:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David H. Bebbington

Seem to be some here:
http://www.focalpointphotographic.co..._equipment.htm
Are you sure 150W is not too big?

Regards,

David

Reply back from them this morning - all their stock was cleared out by one of their college customers on Monday. Bit of a run on bulbs going!

Just found some 75W ones at Technical Bulbs - ordered a few just in case - rather have longer exposures than none. BTW, would you normally think that 15s exposures are too short?