Introduction to the Optical Enlarger

This video is an introduction to the basic parts of an optical enlarger. I'm using my Beseler 67 as an example, and I take a look at the differences between condenser and diffuser heads. For more information and discussion, visit the blog post at: http://www.feelingnegative.com/darkroom/video-intro-to-the-optical-enlarger

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Education

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• photography
• film
• film photography
• darkroom
• enlarger
• optical enlarger
• equipment
• darkroom equipment
• beseler

[helinophoto]

Great video, thanks, just got an enlarger and it didn't come with any instructions, thanks to you, I now know that I have an condenser head on it, it's a Durst type, kind of similar to this one.

[thegashlycrumbtiny]

very helpful for my photo class i was really nervous about! thanks! :D

[srzy]

your head is like a tomato with hair

[hidingson]

i have the opportunity to by one Beseler XL with the dichro head.. i know it is for colour but i intend to develop only B&W. i am wondering if i can do it. if yes is it way more difficult then if i go with the basic 67 cs?

[HAPPYBIRTHDAYJAYY]

You are pink.

[scully001]

Awesome video!  It was really nice how you went through and showed each part. Thanks for making these!

[Mijonju]

when i get a bigger house, ill definitely be like Brian! i wanna print my own images and develop them on my own! thanks for the vids, really learn a lot.