Beseler 23c

Get The Perfect Shot with These Beselere 23c II Photo Enlargers

If you're a fan of old-school photography, these photo enlargers from Beseler can help you step up your game with crisper and more well-defined image quality. There are lots of buying options available for these products on eBay.

Photo enlargers are pieces of hardware instrumental in developing photographs through traditional means. The products are medium-sized stands that support a specialized, powerful lens that functions as a projector. Images are then projected from the lens onto a piece of photography paper resting in a tray of special chemicals. After a time, the projection will "burn" the photograph onto the paper.

Consider the following when selecting a refurbished Beseler 23c unit or an individual piece of hardware:

• Accessories: Some listings offer more than individual parts or units. Bundles include parts and extras like stands, lenses, plates, and more.
• Color: Some units will develop photos exclusively in black and white (listed on eBay as B&W), some in color, and others in either.
• Model: Unique pieces of hardware, like those with special aesthetics or XL form factors, are available.

There are parts and refurbished units available for the Beseler 23c II and the Beseler 23c III photo enlargers. Differences between the two products are mild at best. The Beseler 23c II is an older iteration of the 23cIII, but it has been more widely adopted, which means there are more pieces of replacement hardware available. Conversely, the 23c III is a newer and more refined unit, but there are fewer listings for replacement hardware available. Regardless, both units provide excellent final products at a remarkable value.

First, you're going to need a dark room. Old-school photograph development requires areas that are completely separate from conventional light sources for development to be carried out smoothly. Next, you need to mix your chemicals since these are refurbished models. Your chemicals should come from a third-party source. Once this is complete, you will need to place your photo's negative inside the enlarger head. It's crucial that the negative is placed in an upside down position. Lastly, all you need to do is focus on the image until it is sharp and clearly visible, so adjust your filters accordingly. After you finish, all you need to do is wait for your photograph to properly develop.