6x7cm Enlarger

Introduced: 1980
Discontinued: 1999

Instead of a baseplate, four studs, extending from the corners of the girder, were bolted directly to the baseboard, providing a very rigid column.  Quick elevation changes could be made via a spring-loaded, self-locking knob on the carriage, with fine adjustments accomplished using an outer knob on the same control.  Dual left and right-hand focus controls were provided.  The heads did not lift but were now fixed in position, minimizing alignment problems.  However, the head could be rotated, and the lens stage could be tilted as well, providing distortion control.  Negative carriers were inserted against a spring loaded platform on the carriage.  Because enlarging lenses had pretty well standardized on 39mm mounting thread, it was possible to simplify the lens mount system to just two threaded discs.  Initially the C760 was offered in both standard and XL length columns, but the shorter column was discontinued by 1983.

While the C760 chassis has not been available for several years, the dichroic lamphouse and many accessories are still current.

Used Advice:  There are three potential problem areas which should be closely examined on used C760 enlargers - the focus system, elevation mechanism, and condenser lenses.  Please refer to our C760 Service Advisory for complete details. Also note our Technical Memo regarding the C760 light seal.