mikey_campbell

Thanks for all your help guys.

-Mikey

A friend of mine is selling his stuff and I was wondering if it's

worth it. Apparently all the goods are in fairly good condition, but

I haven't really seen much info about the models as I just got into

color processing. I've been doing B&W for a while, though, and can

use all your help in picking the products for color. He's selling

all this for $1600 since he's moving fully to digital. Thanks.

The List:

Durst RCP-50 Color Processor

Durst WDM-50 Washer/Dryer

Durst AC707 AutoColor Enlarger with 50mm Nikkor lenses

Beseller MXT Pro Enlarger chassis

Minolta 45A Color Head

Beseller 45A mixing chamber

Here...

May I use the bathroom?

Honolulu, HI

Stephen,

I have found that the exposure index can be different for every camera,

whether it is between a Nikon and a Canon, or two same-model Leicas. A

simple test as to what your specific camera can be conducted, that is if you

are in control of all aspects of exposure, including development. I agree that

developing is a very imporant aspect of exposure, and as such should be

considered as well as printing. To me, development is one of the most

important things to concentrate on during post-exposure processing. After you

find out your exposure and calibrate accordingly, make sure you are

consistent with your processing procedure. Of course black and white offers a

bit more latitude in the way of processing when compared to color, but still,

you should be careful. If you want to, I can help you out with the testing

process and calibration. Just drop me an e-mail. Good Luck.

Guys,

Thanks a lot for your responses, it was really helpful. I was thinking about purchasing the lens, but since I will only settle for the "best" for my Leica ;) , the possiblity of affording a new 28mm 1:2.0 is nil. I'll take a look at the places you suggested and see what they can offer. I live in Hawaii and there are absolutely no Leica dealers here. It's a sad state of affairs, but I'm hoping if I just keep buying B&H will open a store here just for me...in my house:) Anyway, thanks for all your help again.

I'm going on a trip to Japan next week and was looking around for a

dealer that supplies rental lenses. I tried contacting a few, but no

one seems to have a 28mm for rent. I'm planning on taking my 50mm

cron and 90mm ASPH up with me, but I also wanted to take a wide-

angle for those beautiful scenic shots. Anyway, if anyone has any

information, it would be greatly appreciated.