taylor_sperring

<p>According to the Beseler manual step 2F, I checked the height of the negative carrier to the baseboard and they are equal on both sides.</p>

<p>At the 11 inch mark I aligned the carrier, then the lens, then checked the carrier again. I then rose the enlarger to 22 and checked again. I had to reposition the Versalab and noticed the laser was ever so slightly off. There was play in the tension screws that held the lens board level. I also used a paper shim where the 9/16 bolt is located. I have yet to print anything.</p>

<p>I was able to get my lens and carrier to agree. This seems like something I should do when I change formats 6x9 to 4x5 and print sizes 8x10 to 16x20 etc...</p>

<p>After reading the Beseler Alignment manual here, http://www.tech-diy.com/Photography/Beseler%2045MXT/45MXT/45mcrx.pdf I believe I have to loosen a 9/16 bolt on the rear of the unit to shift the horizontal left, right, axis. I will give it a go.</p>

<p>"one of the two screws that hold the whole head for the other axis (-the one at the right side-, the whole head is literally hanging from this two screws)."<br> I appreciate the response, what do you mean by this?</p>

<p>Hello, My negatives show a key stone effect when I am enlarging to 16x20. I have a Versalab parallel and need some help understanding what adjustments to make. The negative stage and lens do not seem to be parallel with each other. Does anyone have experience with these enlargers and the Versalab? Thank you.</p>