n._reese Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Hello, Does anyone know how large the Beseler 23c can print? (not 23cII or 23cIII) What is the largest size print someone could print with this enlarger? Thanks :) ~N. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Gammill Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 As with most enlargers, if the image formed on the baseboard is not large enough, the enlarger head can be turned at a right angle to project an even larger image on the wall. When my dad wanted to make larger prints than baseboard allowed he would rotate the head to project the image on the floor. I have a 23C and I think it can go to 16x20 if you don't crop and use the correct lens for the format in use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n._reese Posted January 2, 2015 Author Share Posted January 2, 2015 Ok great thank you! Also, since you have a 23c, I must ask, I heard there has been alignment issues with them somehow, have you stumbled across those issues? If so, how do you fix them? I am interested in buying one in my area and am trying to figure out if it would be best for me. And is it a trusty over-all enlarger? Thanks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Dale Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 <p>I too have my dad's 23c. I'd be interested in alignment specifics.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
User_502260 Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 <p>You can also use a wide angle enlarging lens.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bethe_fisher Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 <p>I haven't had alignment issues, but I have a 23CIII that I bought new (before enlargers were easy and cheap to find). Overall, they're usually very solid and reliable - it's only going to depend on how much it was used. Some parts will likely wear more with higher use and therefore be more likely to slip a little. They're commonly used in school darkrooms and can stand up to that. I'm pretty sure freestylephoto.biz sells an alignment tool and I think you can find instructions online for DIY ways, too. <br> I think all 23Cs (I - III, etc..) can do up to 11x14 on the baseboard and larger if you tilt it and project onto a wall. There may be ways to attach the supports to a desk in such a way that the easel can be lowered - this would let you print larger without tilting it, you'd just be dropping the easel lower instead. </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Gammill Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 <p>Never had alignment issues. Mine is a reliable workhorse. If you are primarily doing 35mm you will like the negatrans accessory that lets you feed a strip or even a whole roll of 35mm into the carrier and advance frames by turning a knob. Mine has been in service since around 1973.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n._reese Posted January 7, 2015 Author Share Posted January 7, 2015 Thank you so much!! ~N. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathan_wong2 Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 <p>I'm late to this thread, but the largest I've made on a 23cII-XL was 16x20. I'm not sure I have alignment problems since I can get sharp images, but for what it's worth I've gotten sharper 8x10 images from my Bogen 22b enlarger with the same lens. </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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