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Meopta Axomat 35mm enlarger, a 1960s–1970s darkroom instrument, in very good physical condition and tested and working.
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Manufactured by the acclaimed Czechoslovakian optics company Meopta, this Axomat series enlarger is a classic darkroom instrument from the mid-to-late 20th century. Standing out as Meopta's dedicated and highly successful platform explicitly engineered for 35mm (kleinbeeld) film development, the Axomat earned a formidable international reputation among student and professional printers alike for its robust mechanical design and reliable optical performance. Featuring a distinctive slanted, heavy-duty support column configuration and a specialized 35mm film negative carrier system, this enlarger was engineered to deliver consistent light distribution for traditional silver gelatin printing. Highly valued for its rugged European craftsmanship, this retro enlarger is a wonderful operational artifact representing the peak era of analog darkroom culture.
KEY FEATURES
Robust all-metal vertical column architecture with an integrated baseboard support flange
Counterbalanced height-adjustment column tracking system for stable positioning
Heavy-duty cast alloy modular lamphouse dome housing assembly with iconic triangular logo
Specialized 35mm negative carrier cradle gate system for dedicated miniature format workflows
Smooth-operating manual bellows system designed for critical focus fine-tuning
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Camera Type: Darkroom Photographic Film Enlarger (35mm Format Dedicated)
Lens: Meopta Belar 50mm f/4.5 premium darkroom projection optic (Lens Serial No. 42426)
Shutter Speeds: Not applicable (continuous darkroom illumination lamp layout)
Serial Number: Production tracking codes and lens designations stamped on the column and front barrel rings
CONDITION REPORT
Cosmetic: Vintage, field-used condition showing clear signs of prior darkroom service, age, and long-term storage patina. The original painted surfaces on the column, base flange, and lamphouse shell exhibit standard paint chips, surface scratches, and minor localized oxidation marks. The wooden baseboard is completely missing.
Optics: The condenser glass elements and Meopta Belar 50mm f/4.5 projection lens show internal dust accumulation, faint surface film residue, and age-related condensation marks typical for an unserviced darkroom estate find.
Mechanics: The vertical tracking head slides along the column when adjusted, and the manual bellows focus assembly moves properly on its rails. The electrical wiring layout is completely vintage and unverified.
Test status: This unit is being sold strictly as an unrestored, uncleaned historical collectible and darkroom display piece. It has not been wired to a modern timer, tested for bulb illumination, or checked for accurate optical projection alignment.
WHATS INCLUDED
Meopta Axomat 35mm enlarger chassis column and head assembly
Meopta Belar 50mm f/4.5 darkroom lens
Integrated 35mm film negative carrier tray module
Attached historical power cable mapping
WHY BUY THIS ITEM
This Meopta Axomat enlarger paired with its dedicated Belar 50mm lens is a beautifully robust piece of vintage European darkroom engineering, making it a spectacular display piece for an analog photography studio or an excellent mechanical restoration project.
KEYWORDS
Meopta Axomat, Axomat Enlarger, Belar 50mm, Meopta Belar, 35mm Darkroom, Kleinbeeld, Darkroom Equipment, Photo Enlarger, Vintage Darkroom, Czechoslovakia Optics, Film Projection, Analog Printing, Collector Item
Manufactured by the acclaimed Czechoslovakian optics company Meopta, this Axomat series enlarger is a classic darkroom instrument from the mid-to-late 20th century. Standing out as Meopta's dedicated and highly successful platform explicitly engineered for 35mm (kleinbeeld) film development, the Axomat earned a formidable international reputation among student and professional printers alike for its robust mechanical design and reliable optical performance. Featuring a distinctive slanted, heavy-duty support column configuration and a specialized 35mm film negative carrier system, this enlarger was engineered to deliver consistent light distribution for traditional silver gelatin printing. Highly valued for its rugged European craftsmanship, this retro enlarger is a wonderful operational artifact representing the peak era of analog darkroom culture.
KEY FEATURES
Robust all-metal vertical column architecture with an integrated baseboard support flange
Counterbalanced height-adjustment column tracking system for stable positioning
Heavy-duty cast alloy modular lamphouse dome housing assembly with iconic triangular logo
Specialized 35mm negative carrier cradle gate system for dedicated miniature format workflows
Smooth-operating manual bellows system designed for critical focus fine-tuning
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Camera Type: Darkroom Photographic Film Enlarger (35mm Format Dedicated)
Lens: Meopta Belar 50mm f/4.5 premium darkroom projection optic (Lens Serial No. 42426)
Shutter Speeds: Not applicable (continuous darkroom illumination lamp layout)
Serial Number: Production tracking codes and lens designations stamped on the column and front barrel rings
CONDITION REPORT
Cosmetic: Vintage, field-used condition showing clear signs of prior darkroom service, age, and long-term storage patina. The original painted surfaces on the column, base flange, and lamphouse shell exhibit standard paint chips, surface scratches, and minor localized oxidation marks. The wooden baseboard is completely missing.
Optics: The condenser glass elements and Meopta Belar 50mm f/4.5 projection lens show internal dust accumulation, faint surface film residue, and age-related condensation marks typical for an unserviced darkroom estate find.
Mechanics: The vertical tracking head slides along the column when adjusted, and the manual bellows focus assembly moves properly on its rails. The electrical wiring layout is completely vintage and unverified.
Test status: This unit is being sold strictly as an unrestored, uncleaned historical collectible and darkroom display piece. It has not been wired to a modern timer, tested for bulb illumination, or checked for accurate optical projection alignment.
WHATS INCLUDED
Meopta Axomat 35mm enlarger chassis column and head assembly
Meopta Belar 50mm f/4.5 darkroom lens
Integrated 35mm film negative carrier tray module
Attached historical power cable mapping
WHY BUY THIS ITEM
This Meopta Axomat enlarger paired with its dedicated Belar 50mm lens is a beautifully robust piece of vintage European darkroom engineering, making it a spectacular display piece for an analog photography studio or an excellent mechanical restoration project.
KEYWORDS
Meopta Axomat, Axomat Enlarger, Belar 50mm, Meopta Belar, 35mm Darkroom, Kleinbeeld, Darkroom Equipment, Photo Enlarger, Vintage Darkroom, Czechoslovakia Optics, Film Projection, Analog Printing, Collector Item
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Meopta
Model/type nr
enlarger
Physical condition
Very good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Film type
35mm
Estimated period
1960-1970
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