On Feb 16, 2007, at 9:52 AM, Scott Loveless wrote: > I need to order a bulk loader for 35mm long roll film. The two that > seem to be widely available are the Lloyd and the Watson. Anyone ever > use these? Any recommendations?
I used both of these bulk loaders for many years with no problems. The Watson's trick frame counter and felt-less light trap is neat, but in general I always preferred the simpler Lloyds design. Just keep them clean and they're no problem at all. Used to have a few of each, I kept finding them at swap meets and buying them for a quarter apiece. I don't know if I still have any around the apartment as I gave away or sold most of the darkroom gear a couple of years ago. If I find one in the next couple of days, I'll send it to you. Just don't hold your breath... ! > Also shopping for an enlarger that will handle 4x5 film. My current > rig will accommodate anything from 8mm up to 6x6. The darkroom itself > is under construction (the dimroom just didn't cut it) and I've > allocated enough space for two table top enlargers. I have no plans > to make prints larger than 8x10 for quite some time. My current > requirements are small (no floor models), needs to be able to handle > at least 4x5 (roll film would be nice, but not necessary), and > relatively inexpensive. Any thoughts? Anybody got one they need > hauled off? <g> The 4x5 enlargers I used to use back in the day were the Beseler 45s. Wonderful old beasts. This stuff goes for virtually nothing these days. Just hunt around and you'll find one. Take a look at Ebay item #220079735590 ... Jeez, a Beseler 45 MX II Enlarger with Dichro 45 Computerized Colorhead and D.A.T.A. Module current bid is $31. A recent auction for a Beseler 45 MCRX Enlarger (item 180083930223) closed at $125. I remember when just the enlarge and head, no lens no carrier, would have cost 4x that used! G -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
