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Old 28th February 2012, 10:03 AM
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I've been exploring analogue photography for a couple of years and I've been working in a local community darkroom in Brighton.

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Old 28th February 2012, 10:37 AM
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I joined FADU on the recommendation of a friend, because we need to replace some equipment. We have a DeVere 504 on loan - a beautiful machine, but it is going soon, along with a dry mount press. So we are going to be a bit stuffered unless we can find replacements at a reasonable/low cost. If anyone can help (and yes I know it is a bit cheeky to join a group and immediately ask for help), then please let me know. I don't seem to be able to use the 'wanted' forum...

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Old 28th February 2012, 11:12 AM
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Welcome to the forum, Mike, and good luck with the enlarger.
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Old 28th February 2012, 11:16 AM
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Welcome to the forum Mike. Certain facilities become available as you settle in here. Good luck with your search.
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Old 28th February 2012, 11:24 AM
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Old 28th February 2012, 12:13 PM
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Hi Mike and welcome, good luck in your search for an enlarger,
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Old 28th February 2012, 02:14 PM
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Welcome Mike. Nice that there is a community darkroom in your area. They are becoming very scarce.

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Old 28th February 2012, 06:29 PM
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Welcome Mike, Ihave a Durst M305 enlarger with transformer and timer looking for a home. There is also a Durst Neonon f2.8 50mm 6 element lens. It is a colour enlarger but I think only for 35mm. It belongs to a friend and I think an offer of about £20 would secure it. I live near Leatherhead Surrey not too far away. It might tied you over and a second enlarger is always useful.

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Welcome Mike.
Keep your eyes peeled. You'd be surprised what turns up on the net especially if you're willing to travel.
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Old 29th February 2012, 11:34 AM
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Thanks for the words of encouragement guys!

Yes - we are lucky to have a community darkroom currently available to people for less than £10 a day including chemicals. It's really good to know that everyone can try analogue processing and printing.

That's a kind offer Tony! We do already have a second enlarger though - so really looking for a new main one, plus press. And we don't do colour (yet?) so a b/w would be ideal. It's a shame all this beautiful old equipment is dying off. I'd love to give another 504 a long lease of useful life!

Also - I can't seem to make albums in FADU! And what do I have to do to become a 'friend'? Am I locked out of everything until I make a hundred posts or something?

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