Minox Enlarger Bulbs/ Availability

Are replacement lamps available for Minox enlargers?

If yes, where?

TIA

Ron Rueb

OKC/OK

Ron, I believe so, but it may not be a stocked item. I have a thread about Dr. Fischer bulb in which I provided several places from which you

can enquired about it

<p> The Fischer bulb is not cheap. Some one paid more than $60 on eBay

for one bulb.(eBay price is sometimes crazy, but it reflected how urgent when some one really needed it<p> Does your enlarger really need it ? If your enlarger

does not have a collimator, you may not need it.

<p> On the other hand, if your enlarger need this bulb, then buy one more extra

for backup.

The "Dr. Fischer Bulb" thread and "Minox enlarger illumination system" thread

contains the most complete information about Fischer bulb which you cannot find any where else on the web, or in any book. It covers, why the bulb is needed, how it looks, where to buy it, and what part of enlarger is crucial for use of the bulb, then it provied several URL address from

which you can buy the Fischer bulb; it also covers what to do if you cannot find the specific bulb,

what kind of substitute bulb is available and where to buy.

<p>If you search for "Fischer bulb" with Yahoo, it cannot find anything; you get

one answer with AltaVista--- you guess where it leads to ?.

<p> Provide hard to find information, that is what Minox Photography Forum

is all about.

<p>

The Dr Fischer bulbs for the Minox enlargers are available from the

Minox Processing Lab although they are not listed on their website or

in their printed pricelist. Give them a phone call (800-645-8172). In

Aug 1999 I paid $37.50 for one--much cheaper than $60 on eBay.

For more on Dr Fischer bulb see

<p>

<a href="http://www.greenspun.com/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg.tcl?

msg_id=001I1R">Dr Fischer Bulb</a>

<p>Minox enlarger bulbs are still available. I don't know the experience of others trying to get a real one, but I just bought two. Should last until the time of my dirt nap.<br>

MPL, NY.</p>

<p>http://www.mcmullon.com/forsale/submin/minox/enlarger_bulbs.htm<br>

has had bulbs available for 10 years. No idea about the future stocks however.</p>