DURST ENLARGER M605 - DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY VIDEO

In this video I cover my Durst M605 Enlarger and the Tilt and Shift use. I purchased this enlarger a few years ago and it came with many accessories including Medium Format and 35mm Condensers, negative masks and lens carriers.
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[@jhogan54321]

Excellent. Thanks. 114 videos in your darkroom series. I'm going to start from the beggining. Fabulous

[@brianschwellinger7851]

Thanks for the video, you helped me to make a purchase decision for the same model. I look forward to putting the enlarger to good use!

[@leeo.alexander2324]

Thanks for your review of the Durst M605. I used one from 1981-1990, I really liked it very much. I have made prints from 35mm up to 16x20. Thanks again.

[@cowboyyoga]

Thank you! I feel like I am so behind watching a video from 2017, but hey... it is great to have your support right now! Great video!

[@mikeking7470]

I have the very similar M601, used to own two. The 645 Sivopar set is the hardest mask set to find.

[@wullieg7269]

I used n still have this for Rollie 6x6 and still love it,used damp sponge to wipe baseboard n it sticks 16x20 paper,still have f.stop printing guide stuck on it. Replaced bulb twice.

[@edward_grabczewski]

A really useful video. I learnt a lot before picking up my "new" Durst tomorrow. Thanks for taking the trouble to go into all the detail. It's a useful contribution to KZbin.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Cheers Edward.

[@Anonymous-it5jw]

Durst made excellent enlargers. I have an older one (M606), purchased used from a friend, and for the past 49 years, it has worked quite well, with few, if any, problems. As with many Dursts, mine will enlarge multiple formats, and is bullet-proof. Buy an M605 or better, if you ever have the chance; be sure to ask for and get all of the accessories that came with it (or which were later acquired), including the manual, extra condensers, extra light bulbs, all film holders, filters, lenses and lens holders, etc., and be clear that you want all of these items be included in the purchase price. Later on these items can be hard to find and expensive to buy.

[@tedsmith_photography]

Another very helpful video for folks looking for enlargers and trying to understand how things work. Am currently watching a few on Flea Bay including Durst ones so I'll see what I end up with. This has helped me see how the Durst M605 works.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Cheers Ted.

[@RogerHyam]

Really nice tour thanks.

[@Zehle325]

Great tutorial, very informative. I recently got one of these durst-enlargers and have yet to try it. Going to have a lot of fun! Thanks for the instructions! 😁

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Thanks Rasmus, good luck and enjoy!

[@millsb3378]

Great! Very informative.

[@mueslimuncher1950]

Fab bit of kit. Even better than my beloved Meopta Opemus 6! ♡

[@grekosmuse]

Thank you for this video!

[@Paul_C83]

Good stuff... looking at getting back into film as a bit of fun and this has helped alot. thanks

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

+Paul C Thanks Paul. Yeah it is fun. Bit like a 68 Mustang. Fun and full of awesomeness

[@flam3srock]

Really liking your videos, please continue to make them.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

flam3srock Glad you're enjoying them. Thanks.

[@iainmc9859]

Although I've used enlargers I've always stuck to the basics I've been taught and never had the courage to experiment (get your negative sharp and leave it alone). You have given me the confidence to play with the magic box. Pandora is in for a surprise!

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Ha, open it. Good luck.

[@dusanlietava8082]

Ďakujem za úžasné a veľmi náučné video, nie len podľa mňa, fotím od roku 1976,b&w aj farba negatív substraktívne,, ale aj podľa vyjadrení ostatných sledovateľov vašich videí. Teší ma aj ľudský-človečenský prístup vašej práce čo mi prezradil zavesený otvárač na víno vedľa zväčšovacieho prístroja. Ešte raz ďakuje a želám vám vo vašej práci veľa zdravia.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Ďakujem za milé slová. Teší ma, že sa vám videá páčia. Všetko najlepšie.

[@jevoncarey48]

The adjustable slides aren't for composition , your easel will give a much better edge to your composition . The sliders are to limit the amount of flare from the bulb and the diffuser.

[@wojtekjasinski3852]

Man! thx for this video! Thanks to you I have figured out how to tilt-shift in my smaller, but still awesome Durst M305! I thought it was impossible. I guess tilt-shift technique is also useful in perspective control as well as selective focus?

[@bjornstefansson2618]

Hi Roger! I got me a real score some days ago!!! it took me 11 hours driving but that was well worth it....Got me a Durst 805 with color head for free!!! just had to go and get it, as she would not send it. I could not believe my luck and she even throw in a lot of papers of different sizes and trays for it too....and all for free!!!! just the cost of gasoline of course but that's it....Now i can print up to 6x9 neg's. I'm ecstatic to print now , just have some stuff to fix in my "darkroom" but that's soon done...Glad to say that your videos do inspire me a lot....thank's for them.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Love that. That's great. Really great. They are not cheap. Enjoy it 😁

[@landesnorm]

Nice job of explaining the Durst. The swinging lens standard can also be used for straightening converging vertical lines so that architectural shots taken without a PC lens can be corrected. With fixed and adjustable negative stages on enlargers, a good idea is to obtain or make a grid acetate or negative so that when projected you can check edge to edge focus. On adjustable negative stages like the Simmon Omega enlargers have, you can adjust the stage. On enlargers like the Durst, DeVere, and Beselers, all you can do is stop down and pray to the darkroom gods if your corners are out of focus. Too bad you don't have a glass carrier with your Durst.

[@tonyparatore888]

Nice.... I have a durst 609... old stuff

[@DESIGNISTASTY]

Very helpful thanks

[@grincadorna4753]

Well explained

[@lucamontefiori4128]

Love the 605, I want to buy a bw head and column to try and print at home

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

It's worth the small investment. The satisfaction from making your own prints, I find, is huge. It's great fun. Good luck.

[@ryanflatters6408]

Such a great resource. Can you share make/model of the bulbs you use? Mine came with a 150W household bulb and has some dark spots in it. I'll take your advice given in earlier comments and get 100W or 75W. I'd like to give myself a fighting chance by starting out with the correct bulb.

[@Normanskie]

Lovely interesting video, BUT pity it wasn't a Durst AC 800 Elite as the instructions start off with all technical memory programming when all I want to do is use it and then add to my knowledge base slowly. But really enjoyed the video all the same, thank you.

[@fabiopagnini8796]

hello, thanks for your videos. they gave me a durst m600. with my old durst f60 I had two capacitors and two lenses. one for the 35mm and one for the 6x6. with the m600 the capacitors are not removable and only the size of the film holder is changed. do I need two different lenses like for the f60 or with a single lens (50mm) for the two formats? Thank you.

[@sgiruc]

Thank you for this video. I have Durst 670BW, and just realised, that I using incorrect condenser for 35mm. Juste replaced with correct one.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Ha ha. Happy printing. It's a common error to make unless you have both condensers to try

[@sgiruc]

Yes, Indeed. Forgot to change after last printing session. I have both condensers - 35mm + medium format

[@monochromfotoart]

What negative sizes do you print? I just got myself a 670BW and realized, that it cuts off the left and right sides of my 6x7 negatives. I can't find the error yet, I use the Siricon 80 condensor which should be just fine as it is for up to 6x7 negs. Did you run into the same issue?

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

@@monochromfotoart I print 35, 645 and 6x6. My M605 won't take 6x7

[@sgiruc]

AS I have Durst 670BW I can print 35mm, 645, 6x6 and 6x7

[@fabryal6995]

Thanks a lot for this content, it’s very informative! I’m following your channel for a while now and decided to start my own darkroom project! I’ve got myself the same enlarger, but since my room is one third of yours (!) the head heating will be an issue. Any experience yet with Led bulbs you can share??

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

No I've not used LED bulbs on my enlarger. Get one and give it a try. Just make sure it has no writing on it

[@peternagy9708]

Most important assesory on the wall, next to the enlarger - bottle opener ! ☺

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Ha Ha yup!

[@neilpiper9889]

Good choice of lenses. Schneider Componon are best. Schneider also makes the Componar line of cheaper enlarger lenses which are best avoided. Durst sell their supposedly own brand lenses. The Neonons are good. The Neotars not so good. Nice video.

[@landesnorm]

Unfortunately I believe that his lenses were Componars. Well, at least lens are not permanently affixed to the enlarger.

[@nathanhomer7211]

Pilgrim, which bulb did you use ? Thanks.

[@cmrd_hdcrb]

The image of the pigeons on the train tracks doesn't happen to be at Ryde Pier does it?Great video BTW :)

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

You got it 😉

[@NasserAlhameli]

Than you so much.. I bought the same.. With 6x6 condenser only, does this also good to use for 35mm?

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Yes 35mm I print with it often

[@trispenite]

Great video! I got mine second hand many years ago and you've shown me new things i never knew! Such as tilting for larger shots! My transformer is not working, so you know how to replace the fuse at all? Alternatively if there's a replacement option for the whole box? My cord is looking worse for wear too. Thank you :)

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Hey Ziggy I don't have a transformer in mine just a wire coming out of the timer into the enlarger for the bulb.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Yes you can find colour heads for it

[@trispenite]

Thank you for your reply. That's really interesting. I don't think i can plug mine n without the transformer as the plug that fits into it is unusal. There must have been slightly diff variations? Mine is the same model name but has a very slightly diff front case too. I wish there were more people online such as yourself in the know about this enlarger! I cant seem to find anyone in the know :/

[@damian0324]

Thank you for the video, any suggestion between dust enlarger and the new intrepid one please?

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

I made a video on the intrepid. The intrepid works well. Ideal for beginners and those that want to have a portable option. If it's a permanent darkroom I'd go with a Durst or similar.

[@damian0324]

@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss yes, i watched that videos, that s why i asked this question. Thank you very much for your insight. 😄

[@cessna1511]

Hi, thanks for this. Just acquired one of these and the video was a great help. Can I ask, do you use a 150w bulb? Cheers

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

You'll like it. Good enlarger. I use 100w and sometimes a 75w.

[@cessna1511]

@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss thanks for that. Looking forward to giving it a bash. next weekends job is replacing the mirror as you did on yours.

[@ElleYew]

Great, informative video!! I do have a question about the M605: are you able to print 4x5 large format negs on this enlarger? If so, what accessories are needed to do so?

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

You can only print 35mm and medium format on the M605 condenser and head. I'm not sure if a 5x4 head will fit on the column. Look for the Durst Laborator 1000 or 1200.

[@andrewford80]

I think it does a max of 6x6cm

[@HugoPlaVentas]

Hi, great video! What size of variable filters does it use? I'm about to buy my own.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

I now use under the lens filters but used to buy 8.9cm x 8.9cm (3.5 inch x 3.5inch) and will fit the tray of the durst m605

[@HugoPlaVentas]

@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss thanks!

[@bikewreck85]

Hi, thanks for the video. I have a m605 with a colour head, is it ok to print black and white with it. I had a lpl7700 years ago , that had a defuser colour head and b&w was ok on it. my question is , is it essential to have a condenser for bw on the m605 . thanks.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

bikewreck85 I don't have a colour head but I do believe you can, and you also have the benefit of using the filters for controlling the contrast on a BW print.

[@bikewreck85]

Thanks for the reply. I'll just give it a try and see how it goes. I was always told a condenser enlarger gives a sharper image for b&w , but I've never seen a side by side comparison. Great content btw, its good to see the old art of film and photographic printing being kept alive in this world of Instagram filters and over-processing in lightroom.

[@simonb4666]

Hi! I just started putting together a darkroom this last week. I have to say, your channel has been an absolute mine of information - thank you so much for putting it all out there! Can I just ask a question about your M605, as I'm thinking of getting one. Do you find the 150W bulb gives off too much heat? Also, I'm a bit confused about where to buy replacement lamps - they all seem to say different things. Are you able to throw any light (SORRY) on where you got yours? Thanks!

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Simon B Ha Ha nice pun. I use a 75w or a 100w bulb. Not 150w. They don't throw out much heat as they are not on long enough. Unless you're exposing for a long time. I usually leave my 100w on for a few minutes before projecting just to warm the negative up and help it settle into the carrier. So it lays perfectly flat. (Just habit)

[@simonb4666]

Thank you for the advice I've just picked up an M605 colour, so I'm messing around with that this afternoon! Thank you again for all the brilliantly helpful content.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Simon B Thanks for watching!

[@HGforceone]

great video - Is the enlarger supports 4x5 film? thx

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Unfortunately not.

[@Yun-xe2vt]

How do you keep air fresh in darkroom? I am looking for fan for darkroom.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Open the door! I have no extractor fan.

[@landesnorm]

One last thing about the Dursts. Granted they have a great reputation. However I've never been too fond of enlargers that have anything extended past the lens like the red filter on Dursts. When dodging or burning it can get in the way, and once you bump the enlarger, no matter how slightly, your print is ruined. Beselers have a similar problem with their extended focusing rack.

[@marklinde3697]

Why is there a difference in hole size in the negative masks? One is slightly smaller than the other. The smaller one should be in the bottom and the other one in top of the negative holder. Is this to prevent light fall off on the edges of the frame perhaps?

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

They are for different size films. 35mm and 120

[@magnusgoransson]

Iam buying a M605 this week, your videos are brilliant and instructive. But how do you cut glas? Just curious :)

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

+Magnus Göransson Nice purchase Magnus. You'll enjoy that. I use a glass cutter.

[@magnusgoransson]

Shoot Film Like a Boss of course! A glasscutter :) yes Iam really looking forward to change My meopta to something better.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Magnus Göransson Mine has been great. Love it.

[@JimSollows]

Thank you so much for the video. I’ve just been given a 605. Mine has only one condenser but a switch on the side that goes from 35 to 66. I’m assuming this eliminates the need to swap condensers? Have you seen this?

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

No I haven't seen a switch! Any links to images you can send would be interesting to see. Thanks!

[@JimSollows]

Shoot Film Like a Boss Here is a photo. In the 35 position it’s set for 35mm and in the 66 position it’s set for medium format. I’ve never seen this before. photos.app.goo.gl/f78Qu4yZ1TnwBNi53

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Sorry Jim. This message was in my spam section! The link has no image.

[@marcelocampoamor4761]

@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss The color head does has a switch to change from 35 to 66 , I think the B&W head don't has it.

[@brethrenhybridinfrastructu2924]

I would like to ask you for your advice and experience recommendation with perhaps choosing another Durst model than yours. I only make 120 Kodak Portra 800 6x7 Medium Format and Color Only in 8x10 or 16x20 Portraiture prints with Kodak Endura or Fuji Crystal. Which Durst Models you recommend besides the M605 you have? What available Durst Options to choose in which Models to look for? Appreciate your insight and suggestions with finding the right used Durst Model for my application. Love your KZbin Channel!!

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Hi Henrik. I don't shoot colour yet so I really wouldn't be the best person to ask about enlargers. Although when I do eventually shoot and print colour I'd want to get a colour head for my M605.

[@brethrenhybridinfrastructu2924]

@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss It's OK. May I ask you if you can get a 120 6x7 negative (56mm x 69.5mm Mamiya RZ67 Pro II) with the M605? It's listed as a 6x6 Durst Model just wondering about my 6x7 Medium Format only use if M605 negative holder can take or what to do instead?

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

@@brethrenhybridinfrastructu2924 I don't think the M605 carrier takes a 6x7 mask

[@brethrenhybridinfrastructu2924]

@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss Thank you... Appreciate it.

[@NasserAlhameli]

My Durst M605 just arrived... what "Durst TRA 500" does? I would appreciate your help

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

I think it's a voltage converter.

[@larrymorris8060]

I can't get the bellows on my durst m605 to extend or retract. I turn the knob and it won't move? What's wrong or what am I doing wrong?

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Does the knob rotate freely?

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Just behind the knob you'll see a small screw. Make sure that's not too tight

[@markharris5771]

I have the 305 which only enlarges the 35mm, I would love to go bigger but I have some physical constraints of my own. It’s relatively light and I don’t have a dedicated darkroom due to my wife and myself living in a ground floor flat as we both have disabilities. Hence, although I develop all my own films I scan colour and B&W 120. I noticed at 11.40 you have a bit of darkroom kit I don’t have, it was a green bottle with something that looked like "Stella Artois" written on it. Does this aid the images going out of focus? Only joking, great video and very informative and your presentation of all the details of how you do things was perfect. I’m green with envy for your darkroom and I loved the image.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Mark Harris Sometimes I get Stella blur! To be honest I shoot more 35mm than 120mm. Nice light cameras and easier to manage printing. Do you wet print with your 305 or have you not the room? I started in a small bathroom with a smaller Durst BW375. But I reckon I could still print in the same bathroom with the 605. That's if my wife lets me!

[@markharris5771]

Shoot Film Like a Boss I do use it to wet print but as yet very amateurish, all my 120 stuff and colour I use a printer. I used to use it in the bathroom, but moving everything in there was off putting. So I’ve blacked the window off in the spare bedroom with wood and black velvet, I use it as an office etc with all my camera stuff in there. It’s much easier to take the water in there than move everything into the bathroom. 90% of my photography is B&W 35mm, my only MF camera is my Bronica ETRSi which is lightweight, gives me 15 images and I can change backs.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Nice one! That's a nice camera!

[@barryvanweldam9882]

Hi Boss, Is it possible to print with 6x7 negatives with the M605? Would the 6x6 condensator be sufficient? You do need glass plates, right? with one being an anti newton plate, correct???

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Yes you'd need anti Newton glass if you want to flatten your negs for printing. One side I believe. But I've never ventured into that. And as far as I know you can't print anything bigger than 6x6 on the m605. The original machine came with 35, 645 and 6x6 carriers. And also a carrier for slide film.

[@northof-62]

M800 takes 6x7 (and 6x9)

[@RandellJohn]

Hi Roger, Does the 605 have a filter tray or do you have to use under the lens filters?

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Randell John Yes Randell it does have a under bulb filter tray. Shown in the video. :)

[@RandellJohn]

Thanks Roger, sorry I just rewatched and somehow missed that in your video first time I watched. Cheers.

[@dzava]

Hi Im new into this - since come from former Czechoslovakia - there are plenty of Meoptas out there for peanuts I could get. But I wonder how about this little M605 - Im quite new into darkroom printing (I only developed negs and scanned them before) - which M605 has condensor and which has diffuser? And which one would you recommend for a newbie? I mostly read people preffer the diffuser but which one is it? The one with the color head? Is there any other good alternative? I preffer something that is reliable but doesnt take much space. I will only do 35mm and 6x6 nothing else

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

the M605 colour has a diffuser head. You can print BW with a colour head and also the bonus of the integrated filters. Also diffuser heads are more forgiving on the contrast of the print and also any dust/hairs on the negative.

[@nolanryan-trowe7521]

Will the Sirioneg be compatible with the color head for M605? I recently got an agfa c66 (which I learned is just a durst M605 but sold by agfa) but the negative holder is missing pieces and it’s driving me nuts because the negatives won’t stay put. I was looking into getting the Sirioneg which you showed, but I don’t want to spend the money if it won’t fit on the color head that I have. I’ve been trying to find any information about this but have found none. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Hi Nolan. As far as I know the carrier fits the M605 colour head. Have a look at this image. www.photrio.com/forum/threads/free-colour-enlarger-melbourne.172863/print

[@nolanryan-trowe7521]

@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss Thank you! I appreciate this. I had another question too. The 6x6 insert for the Sirioneg, is it this one? : www.ebay.com/itm/Durst-Sixma-66-Negative-Mask-for-Durst-Enlarger-Carrier-120-Film/233603583739?hash=item3663dbcefb:g:TTwAAOSwu0Fe0V~l

[@AI-Hallucination]

Mate can you help me lenses and that type of thing

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Sure, if I can. Email me Kuze

[@nonthaburibear2201]

Can you make Video about M605 Color , so some folks can print save some money without buy 2 type of head. Thanks in Advance

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

I don't have a colour head.

[@DaveInElland]

Hi Roger, i don’t know if it will work on your enlarger but if you are able to pick up a colour head, and if it is compatible with your set up then it’s very convenient as you don’t need to swap out the mixing boxes when moving between MF and 35mm negatives. A flick of a lever on the side and you’ve swapped between formats. I just have to remember to swap the lenses! Keep up the good work. Regards Dave

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

@@DaveInElland I didn't.know that Dave. I have seen a few on eBay but the only bonus I've seen is filtering. You mean condensers?

[@DaveInElland]

Yup, the colour head has two condensers built in, one for 35mm and one for 6x6. You literally push a lever to swap between the two (if you find a pic the lever is on the right of the head as you look at it and is inscribed 35. 66. Not sure if a link will work but you can see it in the front cover pic of the manual www.google.co.uk/search?q=durst+m605+color+enlarger&client=safari&hl=en-gb&prmd=sivn&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj73cTopOXkAhViVBUIHZTjBFEQ_AUoAnoECA0QAg&biw=1024&bih=666#imgrc=Jyuk8P951OupSM

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

@@DaveInElland I never knew. Cheers Dave.

[@gec4468]

What an adorable video!I never thought that the enlarger could be used as common as large format camera.It even makes me wanna buy a durst M605 color head and M370 B&W.But I don't know if their head carriers and basis could be associated to each others.They just look so same.Can you help me to figure that out?Thanks a lot!

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

I've often considered a colour head for my enlarger.

[@MrFenney]

I just found a durst m305 color in the attic of the new house fully boxed is it worth anything

[@laugary8186]

Hi,this filter holder which size use? Thanks

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

5x5 cm I think.

[@laugary8186]

@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss Thank you

[@jameslane3846]

Think I will just get the Intrepid enlarger! These traditional ones are too big, heavy and expensive

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

It was only about £120 second hand.

[@jameslane3846]

@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss okay but still big and heavy!!! I don't have the space for a dedicated darkroom so really the Intrepid would be the only enlarger I could have at home because it would take barely any space when not in use

[@MD-en3zm]

Will this do 6x7?

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

No, 6x6 max

[@mamiyapress]

Britain's answer to Ted Vieira.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

😂