Pro Darkroom Equipment for sale!  Please call Karen Varnas at 734.261.0083

Beseler 45 MXT and 45 Condenser Lighthouse with Nikon El-Nikkor 50mm f/2.8 Enlarging Lens – Excellent Condition - Asking $700 (or best offer)

The 45MXT is in a series of 45M enlargers that Beseler has been manufacturing and continuously improving for more than half a century. The triangular truss reinforced, twin-girder frame provides a rock-steady foundation for this classic enlarging system, enabling it to produce tack-sharp prints from 35mm film larger than 16" x 20" (± 17˝" x 22") on the baseboard, enlargements up to 25˝" x 38˝" on an Adjus-Table and even larger images via wall projection. A neoprene light seal in the upper negative stage virtually eliminates stray light leakage in the darkroom.

From the onset, the 45MXT has always been a modular system, so virtually every component and accessory that fits the current enlarger will also fit every 45M enlarger manufactured since 1953. Thus the long term retained value of every Beseler 45M enlarger is enhanced by its non-obsolescence design. The 45MXT chassis can be configured in a variety of different modes. It accommodates the high-output Condenser Light Source (#8121), the versatile 45S Dual-Dichro Colorhead (#8278) and the 8"x10" Coldlight Conversion Kit (#8350).

The high performance 45M Condenser Lightsource utilizes Beseler's patented "Cone-of Light" variable condenser system to adjust the position of the over-sized 6˝" optical glass condensers to maximize the illumination for every size film from 35mm through 4" x 5", yielding exceptionally short exposure times, a cooler film stage and less negative buckling than with conventional condenser heads.

• Rugged twin girder frame with triangular truss reinforcement.

• The 45MXT chassis can be configured in a variety of different modes. It accommodates the Condenser Light Source (No.8123/230v), the 45S Dual-Dichro Colorhead (No.8279/230v) and the 8 x 10" Coldlight Conversion Kit (No.8350

• The high performance 45M Condenser Lightsource utilizes Beseler's patented "Cone-of Light" variable condenser system to adjust the position of the over-sized 6-1/2" optical glass condensers to maximize the illumination for every film format 35mm through 4 x 5", yielding exceptionally short exposure times, a cooler film stage and less negative buckling than with conventional condenser heads

• Motorized "Up/Down" switch with Micro Adjustment control on chassis.

• Perspective adjustment: Projection assembly swivels front-rear

• Lens stage tilts left-right

• Accepts 3 lens all metal turret or individual snap-in metal lensboards

• The 45MXT motorized chassis provides a sturdy foundation for this classic enlarging system.
• The longtime standard of the darkroom craftsman, the 45MXT chassis has a triangular truss reinforced, twin girder frame which permits the enlarger to produce prints greater than 16"x20" on the baseboard from 35mm film
• As with all Beseler 45 enlargers, accepts all Beseler 45 light sources, negative carriers and lens boards.
• Micro-adjustable motorized elevation control.
• Easily alignable lens stage.
• Versatile! Handles all formats through 4"x 5".
• Unbeatably rugged and rigid triangular truss construction.
• Turret compatibility.
• Magnification capabilities for 16" x 20" prints on baseboard.
• Improved rack-and-pinion focusing.
• Right- and left-handed focusing knobs.
• Precise reference scale for reprints.

 

Maximum Film Size:       Up to 4 x 5" - Up to 8 x 10" with 810 Coldlight kit (No.8350)

Light Source:  Condenser Lightsource (No.8121/120v)(No.8123/230v)

Maximum Height: With Condenser Lightsource: (No.8121 or 8123) 57 1/2" (146cm)

Baseboard Size: Laminated 20-3/8 x 25-1/2"; 21 lbs.

Maximum Print Size On Baseboard: >16 x 20" (+ 17-1/2 x 22")

Filter Drawer: Only in Condenser Head (accepts 6 x 6" variable contrast or color printing filters)

Replacement Lamp: For condenser head: PH 212 (150w)

Reversible Column: No

Voltage: 120V – 230V available

Dimensions Chassis: 46" (1164 mm) W: 26-1/2" (673 mm) H: 13-1/2" (344 mm)

Shipping Weight Chassis: 56 lbs. (25.4 Kg.)

(Current List price is $1299.95 at Adorama (for chassis only))

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nikon El-Nikkor 50mm f/2.8 Enlarging Lens – Excellent Condition (included with Enlarger)

 

Technical Details

• Standard lens for 35mm film enlarging
• Optimum enlargement size 8x10
• El-Nikkor lenses are also front-threaded to accept screw-in accessories, and can be used for exceptional small-object photography when mounted on a bellows.
  
  

·         Capturing your image on film is only part of the challenge. If your darkroom equipment doesn't perform, your efforts could be wasted. Only El-Nikkor enlarging lenses offer Nikon's unmatched optical technology. Constructed of Nikon's own optical glass, El-Nikkor lenses are corrected for chromatic aberration beyond the visible spectrum into near ultraviolet wavelengths to which photographic papers are particularly sensitive. Through the use of special optical glass and matching optic coatings, El-Nikkor lenses are designed for ultraviolet transmission in the 350 to 450mm range. This means El-Nikkor enlarging lenses can be used for color separation in addition to all other enlarging applications. El-Nikkor lenses are also front-threaded to accept screw-in accessories, and can be used for exceptional small-object photography when mounted on a bellows.

Elements/Groups 6/4 Recommended Film Format 24x36mm (35mm) Mount Thread size 39mm (not including retaining ring) Aperture Range f/2.8-16 Full/Half Click Stops Yes/No Filter Thread size 40.5mm (not including lens cap) Magnification 2x-20x (8x) Pre-Set Aperture No Dimensions 2 x 1.5" (51x39mm) Weight 3.7oz. (105g)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GraLab Enlarger Timer – Asking $50 (or best offer)

The GraLab timer is reliable and accurate.  It can be set in minutes for four-color developing and seconds for enlarger control.

 Minutes and seconds can easily be read across the room in total darkness, making the 300 ideal for film processing, especially the precise timing required by color processing. The 60-minute time range can be set in minutes for developing and seconds for enlarger control. Two hands permit quick setting by seconds, minutes or combinations of seconds and minutes.

An exclusive dual-cam mechanism provides extreme accuracy for long time intervals: +/-.015% at maximum dial setting. Two separate outlet receptacles control an enlarger or printer and safelight by a combination time/focus switch. Each outlet has a 600 watts rated capacity for operating most film processing equipment. The Model 300 can be used with a relay for heavier loads.

The case is made of durable plastic and measures 7 1/2" x 7 1/2" x 2 1/2". It is exceptionally strong, withstands high impact, resists chemicals and moisture, and is electrically non-conductive. The case has a recessed handle in the back and keyholes for wall mounting.

• Plastic boot over the power switch prevents corrosion from chemicals or water.
• Contemporary, easy-to-read numerals on a large 6 1/2" diameter face. Numerals, dial and hands are luminous.
• Setting knob for fast fingertip control.
• Precision accuracy assured by electric synchronous motor.
• Buzzer automatically signals end of developing period…can be set for desired volume.
• Sturdy polycarbonate/PET case with rubber base pads resists impact, chemicals and moisture.
• Gray, texture, non-slip finish has contemporary look.
• Keyholes in back make wall mounting easy.
• Three-wire grounded cord.

 

Weight: 3 lbs

Current List: $191 from GraLab

 

 

 

 

 

Premier 4 in 1 Easel – Excellent Condition - Asking $10 (or best offer)

Aligned masks positioned for 1/4" margins. No adjustments needed. Magnetic latching locks instantly, keeps paper secure. Special focusing base. All steel construction. Rubber feet prevent slipping. Frame finished in reflection-proof black. Accommodates 4 most used paper sizes- 8 x 10", 5 x 7", 31/2 x 5", 21/2 x 31/2".

Shipping weight: 4 lbs.

List: $39.99

 

 

 

Beseler Universal Enlarging Easel – Universal 14 – Excellent Condition - Asking $100 (or best offer)

 

Universal 14" x 17" Adjustable, Four (4) Bladed Photographic Enlarging Easel.

An industry favorite since 1946. Prints from passport size up to 11x14", with borders infinitely adjustable from a hairline to 1 1/4". The masking frame snaps out, converting the Universal to a 14x17" single-size easel with fixed 3/16" borders. Borders are set by sliding the blade actuators until the desired image size is indicated on the scale. The blades stay square and in place for consistently accurate borders. A locking hinge holds the frame up, leaving hands free for paper insertion and releases automatically. Three paper centering slots (11x14", 8x10", 5x7") hold paper in position. A full-size rubber base pad anchors the easel so it won't shift during loading and unloading.

 

 

Camera Equipment for sale – Excellent Condition.  Please call Karen Varnas at 734.261.0083

 

 

Bogen - Manfrotto 3265 Grip Action Ball Head with Quick Release - Supports 5.6 lb (#3265) – Asking $35.00 or best offer

Versatile, quick and easy to use. Just grip the handle and you can position your camera anywhere within 180° sphere. Supplied with a quick-release camera plate and a secondary safety lock, built-in bubble level and tension adjustment. The ball head is made of cast aluminum. Ideal for 35mm and digital cameras with short or medium focal length lenses.

 

 

Specifications

Max. load Capacity	5.6 lbs
Head height	8.3 inches
Quick Release	Yes
Spirit Level	Yes
Female Thread size (Connect to Tripod)	3/8"-16
Weight	1.8 lbs

 

Current List price is $99

(Paid $85 on 9-99)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Canon MP-E65 f2.8 Macro 1-5x lens – Excellent condition - Asking $750.00 or best offer

A unique manual-focus lens designed exclusively for macro shooting, between life-size (1x) and 5x life-size – at its maximum magnification, you can fill a 35mm frame with a grain of rice. Compatible with the Macro Ring Lites and the Macro Twin Lite, it eliminates the need for awkward bellows accessories for many macro shooters. A floating system preserves optical quality at different focusing distances, and features a UD-glass element.

		Features
			Dedicated to high-quality manual focus macro photography from 1~5x.
			Supports AE metering with EOS-1N and other EOS cameras.
			Compatible with Macro Ring Lite ML-3.
			Removable tripod collar revolves smoothly and locks securely.
			Sophisticated 3-group floating system with UD element enhances image quality.
Focal Length & Maximum Aperture:					65mm, 1:2.8
Lens Construction:				10 elements in 8 groups
Diagonal Angle of View:				18° 40'
Focus Adjustment:				Manual
Closest Focusing Distance:				0.24m / 0.8 ft. (from film plane to subject)
Filter Size:				58mm
Max. Diameter x Length, Weight:				3.2" x 3.9", 25.8 oz. / 81.0 x 98.0mm, 730g (lens only)

 

Current List is $829 from B&H

(Paid $1218.99 on 6-00)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Canon Macro Ring Lite ML-3 – Excellent Condition - Asking $150 or best offer

 

This flash unit, the Canon Macro Ring Lite ML-3, was introduced in 1989 and discontinued in 2001. The product is a macro flash, designed for close-up applications. Its ring-shaped flash head fits neatly around the end of Canon macro lenses, allowing for even illumination of close-up subjects. A coiled wire runs from the flash head to the control box, which attaches to the camera's hotshoe. However, as a TTL flash it doesn't work properly with EOS digital cameras.

Flash metering.

The flash unit supports TTL automated flash metering only (when used with compatible cameras). Manual flash metering is not supported.

Guide number (power output).

The unit is a macro flash and so does not have a motorized flash head for changing guide numbers.

The unit has a guide number of 11 in meters at ISO 100.

Autofocus Assist.

The flash unit does not have an autofocus assist light.

Flash head movement.

The flash head can neither tilt nor swivel since it’s a macro ring flash.

Type A functions.

This flash unit does not support E-TTL and does not support any advanced functions for type A cameras, such as wireless E-TTL. It also can’t be used with digital EOS cameras.

Other features.

  Save Energy (SE) function, with a timeout value of 5 minutes.

  Powered by four standard AA cells - alkaline, NiCad, NiMH.

  Not compatible with lithium AA cells.

  Plastic flash foot.

  Weight: 365 g.

 

(Current List is $299.00)

(Paid $211 on 9-99)

Contax MFB-2 Polaroid Film Back for 645 – Excellent Condition - Asking $300 or best offer

The Contax Film Back MFB-2 is for Polaroid film. This film back allows the photographer to verify lighting, composition and focus before shooting standard 120/220 film. Uses standard 3 1/4 x 4 1/4" Polaroid film or Fuji FP-100C (Actual image size is 41.5 x 56mm). This back features an ISO dial and dark slide.

(Paid $600 on 1-2001)

 

 

Canon Battery Pack CP-E2 – Excellent Condition - Asking $75 or best offer

Designed to provide more power for a longer time, the Canon Compact Battery Pack CP-E2 uses 6 AA batteries as a power source. The CP-E2 works with all Canon Speedlite flashes, but is not recommended for use with the Speedlite 480EG. Fitting easily into a pocket, the CP-E2 is an extremely portable, external power solution for Speedlite flashes.

 

• Canon CPE2 Compact Battery Pack accepts 6 AA batteries, either alkaline, lithium, nicad or NiMH rechargeables.
• For use with Canon speedlite flash units 580EX, 540EZ, 430EZ, MR14EX, MT24EX.

 

If you have a Canon 550EX, 540EZ or 430EZ flash and need faster, longer lasting flash performance, Canon's Compact Battery Pack CP-E2, will definitely help to provide that. The thin and compact unit accommodates six AA sized batteries and when connected provides the extra power needed to enable faster recycle times for a longer period of time, than when just using the basic flash unit alone.

($119 used from B&H)

($160 on 4-1999)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bogen #3007 Table Top Tripod –  Excellent Condition - Asking $10 or best offer

Small and portable, this table top tripod fits into any camera bag ready to give quick support to a lightweight camera.

Maximum Height with extended center column: 5.2 inches. Minimum Height: 1.8 inches. Closed Length: 5

• Maximum Weight Recommendation: 4.4 pounds
• Weight: 3.2 Ounces

(Current List price is $17.90 Amazon)

 

 

Stroboframe Quickflip 35 Bracket – Excellent condition – Asking $50 or best offer

• Compact, lightweight flash bracket designed for cameras without add-on motor drives
• Low-profile Rotary-Link system lets you easily turn camera from horizontal to vertical
• Flash stays centered above lens at all times; comfortable, cushioned neoprene foam grip
• Machined, positive-locking shoe mount is interchangeable with optional flash mounts
• Nominal lens-to-flash distance of 12 inches; weighs 15.4 ounces

The Stroboframe Camera Flip is a compact, lightweight flash bracket designed for cameras without large, add-on accessory motor drives. The affordable unit sports Stroboframe's low-profile Rotary-Link system, which lets you turn your camera from horizontal to vertical with a flick of the wrist while still keeping the flash centered above the lens. As a result, your photos will receive optimum light regardless of the camera's orientation. On the side sits a cushioned neoprene foam grip that's comfortable for both shooting and carrying. And thanks to the Camera Flip's compact chassis, the bracket stuffs conveniently in most camera bags, making it ideal for traveling. The Camera Flip--offers a nominal lens-to-flash distance of 12 inches and comes with a machined, positive-locking shoe mount. Best for cameras without large add-on accessory motor drives. Comes complete with a machined, shoe-type flash mount.

(Current list price is $69.08 from Adorama Camera) 

(Paid $99.88 on 4/2005)

 

 

 

Hoya 77mm Filters – Excellent condition

X1 Green - Great for correcting skin tones, bringing out facial expressions in close-ups and emphasizing the feeling of liveliness. X1 is highly effective for indoor portraits under tungsten lighting.

Asking $25 or best offer (List $52.95 online)

G Orange - Increases contrast between reds and yellows. Particularly useful for distant outdoor shots taken with a telephoto lens. Also useful in color photography for spectacular sunsets, seascapes, etc

Asking $25 or best offer (List $49.35 online)

25A Red - Especially effective for increasing contrast. Ideal for dramatic cloud effects in landscapes. Can also be applied creatively in color and infrared photography.

Asking $25 or best offer (List $49.25 online)

FL-Day - Hoya 77mm  - Eliminates green cast when daylight type films are used under daylight type fluorescent lights.
Asking $25 or best offer ($49.35 on line)

81A  & 81B - The 81A and 81B, are light balancing filters used to decrease the color temperature slightly for a warmer (redder) tone. They correct the tendency toward bluish tones. For example, the 81A should be selected when using tungsten Type B color film (3200°K) with photoflood lamps (3400°K) These filters can be used together.

Asking $35 for both or best offer

Sepia B –

Asking $25 or best offer

Fantasy Color Set – Pink, Purple and Blue Glass - This set of three strongly colored filters in Moonlight Blue, Vivid Pink and Deep Mauve can be used to give a single color effect over the whole of a picture. Used in daylight, the Moonlight Blue filter gives the effect of a nighttime moonlit scene while the other two filters allow graphic and unusual images to be produced for special impact.

Asking $75 or best offer (List $185.00 list for the 72 mm set)

Hoya Softener A&B - A filter randomly arranging minute lens shaped like drops of water on the surface of an acrylic board. Scatters the light and results in a soft focus.

This filter, with its' random arrangement of minute lenses shaped like drops of water, scatters the light and results in a graduated soft focus effect. The effect is especially evident with a point(s) of light.  Color reproduction is soft and pastel and there is no need for exposure adjustment. The graduated softner is available in mild (A) and strong (B) effects.

Asking $75 or best offer (Current List is $60 each)

Pro Darkroom Equipment for sale – Please call Karen Varnas at 734.261.0083

Make an offer – I have a complete darkroom for sale!

Beseler Audible/Repeating Enlarging Timer – Excellent Condition – Asking $75 or best offer

120V Analog design. Times from 0.1 to 110 seconds.  Electronic timer with audible "metronome" tone. Suitable for use with all light sources, including those with inductive loads such as cold light heads. The timers can produce a "beep" every second to allow burning and dodging operations to be performed precisely. A switch on the timer allows for audible or silent operation. Dual time control with 10X range selector provides precise exposure times throughout the entire range. Luminous dials and switches allow for easy operation in the dark. Each timer has two grounded outlets each capable of 500 watts, one for the enlarger and one for a safelight. Built-in circuitry automatically switches the safelight off during exposure. Each timer will accept an accessory foot switch (#8179).  (List $219.95)

 

Unicolor Uniroller #352 Motor Base – Asking $20 or best offer

 Ensures  consistent agitation of chemicals in film drum.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paterson Auto Print Washer – Oscillating Print Washer – Excellent Condition – Asking $75.00 or best offer

The Major Print Washer is similar to the standard one, but with a larger capacity and a built-in siphon for convenient emptying after use. The Major holds 12-11x14" or 24-5x7" prints.

 

(List $290)

 

 

 

 

Bestwell Microsight 25x  Grain Focusing Scope – Excellent Condition – asking $50 or best offer

The Micro-Sight™ Focusing Magnifier is a 25X enlarging grain focusing inspection type scope that features a bright triple element achromatic dual optical lens and a "Mikodot Superbrite" mirror for sharp, clear reflection, free from those annoying "ghost" or double images. A substantial amount of quality is built into this focuser as it contains the highest quality optical glass. It uses the direct optical path from the negative to the easel. And unlike other focusing devices, the Micro-Sight is simple to use and is surprisingly accurate. Tracing quality problems to its source is easily done with this handy optical device. (List $76.43)

 

 

Best Offer:

5 Developing Trays – for 8x10 prints

Fiberglass sink and faucet

Bamboo Tongs

Graduates

Falcon Print Roller Squeegee

Falcon Print Drying Rack

Developing Tanks

Reels

Mixing Rod

Delta 1 Darkroom Thermometer