peter_saunders2 Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 <p>Hi, I just bought a Super Graphic from a local antique store for the princely sum of $29.95 ! Now I'm looking for an enlarger. What's a good reasonably priced enlarger to do 5x7 and medium format with<img src="http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag363/dorriendavies/D71_2742_zpse6c91ba7.jpg" alt="" />?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jochen_S Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 <p>I got a Super Chromega (Omega) for that range. I appreciated the fact that I could haul it home on my motorcycle. But maybe Durst Laborators go cheaper since they are harder to pick up? - Grats & envy concerning your purchase!</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramiro_elena Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 <p>I am reporting this for bragging! LOL<br> ...30 bucks!!! Jesus!</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig_shearman1 Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 <p>Is the camera 4xs5 or 5x7. Looks like a late model Speed Graphic but I wasn't aware they made 5x7.<br /><br />If it's 4x5 and you're in the U.S., either an Omega D series or a Beseler 45 series is the way to go. They were the two top of the line enlargers throughout the film era and there were huge cottage industries of every conceivable accessory, lens, part, etc. made for them. They handle any film size up through 4x5. They are indestructible -- my D2 is close to 50 years old and I'm at least the third owner but it looks like the day it came out of the factory. if it's 5x7, you want an Omega E series. Not sure if Beseler made an equivalent.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJG Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 <p>Omega and Beseler are both great--I used an Omega D2 for years, finally replaced it with a Zone VI which is even better for B&W. The usual head is for up to 5x7, and there is also an 8x10 head that fits the same chassis. Because they are big and heavy (my 5x7 long column is in the vicinity of 150 pounds!) they go begging on eBay, but my Zone VI is built like the Brooklyn bridge and never goes out of alignment.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_momary Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 <p>Craig ...<br> yes ...<br> <a href="http://camerapedia.wikia.com/wiki/Graflex_Speed_Graphic">http://camerapedia.wikia.com/wiki/Graflex_Speed_Graphic</a></p> <p>Jim</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lwg Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 <p>Is the camera 5x7 or 4x5? I have an early Omega E (5x7) for sale as well as a few Omega D5XL (4x5). Both are reasonably priced. I also have a Durst 138S (5x7) for sale. I'm in NH. My issue with selling enlargers is I'd rather not ship them.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig_shearman1 Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 <p>From the link Jim posted it is a 4x5. It says Graflex made 5x7 versions of the Speed Graphic up until 1940 but this is a more recent model.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_kasaian4 Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 <p>Nice camera! Heck of a price! Have fun!</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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