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Beseler 23C Series Enlargers

4.25/5 (8 Reviews)


Product Description

The 23CIII-XL offers a uniquely designed negative stage control which makes alignment easier and more precise than ever before. Improved rack-and-pinion elevation provides exceptionally smooth magnification adjustments while a new, positive locking mechanism assures that magnification settings do not shift during focus or exposure.


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Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by Patrick a Expert

Date Reviewed: September 12, 2009

Strengths:    Very well made. Extremely high quality!

Weaknesses:    None!

Bottom Line:   
This enlarger is amazing and after some reasearch I would say is one of the best! I HIGHLY recceomend it! It was crafted by Besler with much care!

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Duration Product Used:   2-5 years

Purchased At:   I got this enlarger

Type of photography:   Other


Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:5
Submitted by aoresteen a Expert

Date Reviewed: November 8, 2006

Strengths:    Solid, handles negatives up to 2 1/4 and 3 1/4 inches in size. Beseler still makes them.

Weaknesses:    Older models are difficult to align left to right, no wall mount kit avaiable.

Bottom Line:   
I've used the 23C since 1981 and I have three of them. Great enlargers and accessories & parts are easy to obtain.

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Duration Product Used:   21+ years

Price Paid:    $125.00

Purchased At:   ebay

Similar Products Used:   I've used a Bogen 6x6 & Durst enlargers. I like th e23C better

Type of photography:   Fine Art


Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:4
Submitted by R_ODonnell a Intermediate

Date Reviewed: January 3, 2004

Strengths:    stability, adjustability, quality

Weaknesses:    Haven't found any yet.

Bottom Line:   
The quality of this item is outstanding. Compared to an Omega D, the Beseler is comparable in sturdiness and surpasses the D in options.

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Duration Product Used:   11-20 years

Price Paid:    $7.00

Purchased At:   Yard Sale

Similar Products Used:   Omega D, D2, and D3

Type of photography:   Other


Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:5
Submitted by Nao Yokoyama a Intermediate from Canada

Date Reviewed: June 22, 2001

Strengths:    Very Affordable, easy to use and assemble and with a reliable sturdy build. Attach a dichroic head and it does Black and white graded and variable contrast as well as colour papers.

Weaknesses:    None so far. The cyan filter was unhinged by shipping but it snapped back into place without a problem.

Bottom Line:   
Not one regret. Very good product.

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Duration Product Used:   2-5 years

Purchased At:   B&H in New York

Similar Products Used:   Old Beseler Condenser Enlarger

Type of photography:   Fine Art


Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:5
Submitted by shant neshanian a Beginner from glendale

Date Reviewed: January 11, 2001

Strengths:    very stable
easy to use
good value


Weaknesses:    none

Bottom Line:   
very good product, would recomend. stable and reliable.

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Duration Product Used:   0-1 years

Similar Products Used:   None

Type of photography:   Fine Art



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