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Medium Format Enlarger


philip_dowling

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I am wanting to buy a second hand medium format B & W enlarger. I see

that there are any number of these available on e-bay. Most are in

the U.S. Even with shipping costs I can still save money but the

problem is that in the US the voltage is 120v, whereas here in

Australia the voltage is 240v. If I buy an enlarger from the U.S.

what needs to be done to it so I can use it here. Is it simply a

matter of changing the globe, or is there more to it?? I know I could

use a transformer but I'd rather avoid that if I could. Thanks in

anticipation.

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Art

 

His objection would be that he would need a step-DOWN transformer

to use a lower voltage bulb. His best bet would be to change the bulb

socket and wall plug to use the European standard. Why change a globe, whatever that refers to? Or does he mean a spherical reflector?

 

Jerry

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Philip,

 

Check out the "Trading Post" paper in your local area. I managed to pick up a besler 45MV(or MX) enlarger with a Schnieder 135 APO lens, 35mm, 6x6 and 4x5 holders for AUD$300 with not much effort. In 2 weeks of searching there where entire darkroom setups for between $700 to $1600.

 

Take a look at:

 

Http://www.tradingpost.com.au

 

or in Melbourne

 

http://www.melbournetradingpost.com.au

 

Regards,

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