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Matthew Allen
08-23-2008, 14:39
I got a call from my parents in Luxembourg today to say that they'd found me a Durst M305 in a bin at the recycling centre. I was well pleased as I've been looking for an enlarger for a little while now and I can't wait to try my hand at printing.

Now the question: the Durst has a b/w head but it didn't come with any contrast control filters. Are these difficult to get? Are they manufacturer specific? Obviously I can use fixed grade (is that the right term?) paper for the time being but I would like to be able to use Multigrade if possible.

Also, the M305 came with a Schneider Kreuznach lens. Is this likely to be good? I've heard the name often enough but I've no idea what their enlarger lenses were like.

Thanks,
Matthew
bsdunek
08-23-2008, 16:41
Here in the U.S.A. printing filters are available from Freestyle. http://www.freestylephoto.biz/sc_prod.php?cat_id=&pid=1792
I would think there would be a place to find them in your country.
As for Schneider Kreuznach lenses, they are some of the finest. The top of the line is Componon, and the Componar is a lower cost. I have both for my Durst 606, a 50mm Componon for 35mm and a 75mm Componar for 6X6. Both are sharp for 16X20 enlargements.
My Rollei has a 75mm Schneider Xenar which, while it may not be as good as the Zeiss version, again makes 16X20 prints with no problem.
Hope you enjoy your 'new' enlarger! :cool:
Matthew Allen
08-24-2008, 13:35
Thanks Bruce. You're quite right, there are a few places selling the filters - I just needed to search with the right terms.

Cheers,
Matthew
titrisol
08-25-2008, 00:41
should not be hard to get those, from either Ilford, Foma or any other brand.
Fotohuis in netehrlands or FotoImpex in Germany, should have them.
In the UK there's a few merchants that should have them
Matthew Allen
08-25-2008, 04:37
should not be hard to get those, from either Ilford, Foma or any other brand.
Fotohuis in netehrlands or FotoImpex in Germany, should have them.
In the UK there's a few merchants that should have them

Yes - Silverprint and Firstcall both have them in the UK. You can get cheaper Jessops ones or pricier Ilford ones.

Matthew