Just sharing a quick idea of 4x5 enlarger

[werra]

That's quite good, and I'm amazed. You've got something there!

'Amazed' is a bit understatement about my own feelings right now, after finishing first session. It's more like orgastic to see 6x12 negs on paper, even with only 2x enlargement

Now I need to find some fine lens for this Frankenlarger. Current one has front element from some 105mm Tessar and rear from Xenar with same focal length.

135mm Componon would be OK choice, I guess.

[verney]

Can you show some more detailed pictures of your setup? Any problems with negative curling?

Really cool idea. There is no way I'm able find room for 4x5 enlarger in my house. Something similar should be easy if I make a system that replaces the back of my current camera.

[Steve Smith]

graflex used to sell what was called a "graflarger back"
- a cold light head ( aristo ) that fit onto any camera
with a graflock / international back.

I have one of those. I haven't had a chance to try it yet though.


Steve.