Consolidated C-1 8X10 enlarger

I want to know if any one has heard or has experience with the consoldated C1 enlarger with a pulse-xenon 2400 watt head. It is 220 volts and is a diffusion / flash type head. Its 8X10 glass carrier and a 5X7 insert. Any info would greatly be appreciated, thanks , Dan

Dan: I can't give you any info on the Consolidated line of enlargers,

but I can give you my humble opinion on the pulse-xenon type head. I

used a color enlarger with that light source. It is difficult to

focus and difficult to judge the amount of light reaching the paper.

I really despised it. Also, with long exposures, the bulbs tend to

burn up in a hurry and they ain't cheap. The controller for the light

is also prone to problems ($).

If the enlarger is a good one and the price is right, you might

consider it and go to a cold light head or another light source.

Doug.

Dan,

I don't know anything about the Consolidated enlarger, but years ago

was around a Carlson (sp?) which sounds pretty much the same. These

were basically for doing color separations only and I would avoid it

as a photographic enlarger. Don't know what the price is, but there

are some pretty good deals out there right now on conventional 8x10

enlargers depending on what you're looking for. I don't have the URL,

but do a search for RK (I think) in Washington. I was on their site a

few days ago and was amazed at some of the low prices for 8x10

enlargers. Or if you want, or know someone who wants, a Durst 2501

autofocus Horizontal enlarger I know where there is one for sale. I

used it for several years and it is a sweet piece of equipment. I

also know of a ZBE technology 4x5 (early) autofocus enlarger which I

am convinced is the finest 4x5 enlarger ever made. I also used this

one, and we just added one where I now work (on my recommendation).

I didn't think about asking where you are--The same people also have

a DeVere 8x10 enlarger for sale, with a color head--shipping anything

of this sort is the problem. I have no interest in any of this

equipment--I'm simply passing on information on what I know is

available--If you're interested in any of this let met know and I'll

hook you up with the owner.

 

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Fred

Thank you very much for the info on the enlarger, after reading both

posts on the opinions of the consolidated enlarger I have difinetly

ruled it out of the picture. I now have my sights on an Omega F 10X10

condenser enlarger, it looks like a D2 on steroids. once again thank

you all for the valuable info.